If your child was under 13 years old and watched kid-focused videos on YouTube at any time between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020 in the United States you might be part of a new $30 million class action settlement.
Claim Deadline: January 21, 2026 | No Proof Required
What is the $30M YouTube Privacy Settlement About?
This class action settlement resolves claims that Google and YouTube violated children’s privacy by collecting personal information from minors under 13 without parental consent. The lawsuit alleges YouTube used tracking technologies to collect data from children watching child-directed content, which was then used for targeted advertising.
Google and YouTube deny any wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that Google or YouTube did anything wrong. This is a settlement that requires final Court approval.
Who Is Eligible for a Payout?
You may qualify if:
- Your child was under 13 years old
- Your child watched child-directed content on YouTube or YouTube Kids
- This viewing occurred between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020
- You were located in the United States at the time
Qualifying content includes cartoons, nursery rhymes, and videos specifically directed toward children.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $30 million. This fund will cover eligible payments plus administration costs, taxes, attorney fees (up to 30% of the fund), and service awards.
How Much Will I Get?
Individual payments will be distributed pro-rata based on the number of valid claims received. The exact amount depends on claim volume. Payments will be made after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
How Do I File a Claim?
Claims are filed at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com, the court-authorized administrator’s secure site. Parents or legal guardians must file claims for minors under 18.
What Are the Important Dates?
- Claim Submission Deadline: January 21, 2026
- Objection/Exclusion Deadline: December 8, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: January 13, 2026
If I Do Nothing
If you do nothing and the settlement is approved, you will not receive any payment but will still be bound by the settlement release and give up your right to sue Google and YouTube for the claims in this case.
Is Proof or Documentation Required to File a Claim?
No documentation or purchase proof is needed. Claimants must attest under penalty of perjury that the eligible child watched child-directed YouTube content during the specified period.
Is It Safe To Share My Child’s Information?
Yes. Claims are filed through the court-authorized administrator at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com. Your information is protected on a secure platform and will only be used for settlement administration purposes.
How Do I Exclude Myself?
To exclude yourself from the settlement, you must submit a written request for exclusion postmarked by December 8, 2025 to the settlement administrator. If you exclude yourself, you will not receive any payment but will retain your right to sue Google and YouTube separately.
How Do I Object?
You may object by submitting a written objection postmarked by December 8, 2025 to the settlement administrator. If you object, you may also ask to speak at the final approval hearing on January 13, 2026.
Who Are the Lawyers in the $30M YouTube Settlement
The class is represented by Class Counsel appointed by the Court. Contact information for Class Counsel can be found on the official settlement website.
When Will I Be Paid?
Payments will be issued after:
- The Court grants final approval of the settlement
- Any appeals are resolved
Case Details
| Status | Open to Claims |
| Settlement Amount | $30 Million |
| Case Name | Hubbard v. Google LLC and YouTube, LLC |
| Case Number | 19-cv-07016-SVK |
| Court | United States District Court, Northern District of California |
Sources
- Official Settlement Website: YouTubePrivacySettlement.com
- Court Case: United States District Court, Northern District of California, Hubbard v. Google LLC and YouTube, LLC, Case No. 19-cv-07016-SVK
Updated: October 23, 2025
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.