You can claim some cash from Google if you clicked on its search results between 2006 and 2013. A class action lawsuit accuses the company of sharing users’ search history with third-party websites without their permission. This has resulted in Google paying to settle this case. The company has, however, rejected every claim and insists that it did not share user information.
The $23 million that the company will pay to get rid of the matter is only Google’s settlement amount of the case and not an admission of its guilt. Hence, if you clicked on the company’s search results between 2006 and 2013, you can expect to get a cut in a settlement of $23 million.
Who can claim money from Google’s settlement?
Those who have clicked on the search result links that Google Search provided between October 26, 2006, and September 30, 2013, then you are eligible to claim the money. Those who want to claim their money will be the Settlement class members and they can decide until July 31 whether to take part in this.
How can I file a claim?
If you want to opt out of this settlement or claim the cash you have to visit refererheadersettlement.com website. You don’t have to do much as the process is pretty easy.
People who do not want to claim the money through this settlement will be able to click on the Exclusion Form page on the aforementioned website to register for getting a Class Member ID.
If you want to opt into the settlement all you have to do is click on the Registration Form page > fill and submit all the information to get a Class Member ID on your email id provided in your registration form. You can then fill in your Class Member ID data on the Submit Claim page and submit the form to claim the cash.
What is the payment amount?
Based on the current information provided by other reports, every individual who gets approval can receive around $7.70, which when converted is almost Rs 630 in Indian rupees.
What should you keep in mind?
The approval hearing for Google’s settlement is now due on October 12, 2023. The settlement has still not been finalized.
