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Users who searched Google and clicked on search results between October 2006 and September 2013 may be entitled to receive a cut of a $23 million settlement Google has agreed to pay.
The settlement ties back to a class action lawsuit which claims that the search engine “improperly shared your search queries with third-party websites and companies” during the above time period.
All the details on how to claim are below:
- Deadline to participate or exclude yourself is July 31. If you do nothing, you will forfeit your right to sue Google or receive any compensation related to the allegations in this lawsuit
- Claim forms can be submitted via mail or by visiting referrerheadersettlement.com
- How to file a claim: Visit the Google Referrer Header Settlement website and click “Registration Form”
- Fill out your registration information to receive a Class Member ID. NOTE: This is not a claim submission. There are two more steps
- Once you submit this form, you’ll receive your Class Member ID at the email address you provided during registration
- Back at referrerheadersettlement.com, click “Submit Claim” and drop your ID number into the space provided. Hit “submit” and you’re done
The final approval hearing is Oct. 12 and appeals are possible.
According to referrerheadersettlement.com, the estimated individual payout stands at $7.70. But that figure can fluctuate based on the number of people who make valid claims.