$7.25M Patreon.com Privacy Class Action Settlement

Flickr - Pierre Lecourt | Updated January 14, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: January 15, 2025

Payout: $35 - $175

Proof required: Yes

What's the $7.25M Patreon Privacy Class Action Settlement?

A $7,250,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Patreon, affecting Patreon users who have Facebook accounts. This class action lawsuit, Stark et al. v. Patreon, Inc., alleged that Patreon disclosed its users' identities and video-viewing preferences to Facebook without proper consent, violating the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).

Patreon is a subscription-based platform that enables content creators to monetize their work by receiving direct financial support from their fans, known as patrons.

"If you had a Patreon account and accessed videos on Patreon.com while you had a Facebook account, you may be eligible for payment from a class action settlement."

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount in the Patreon class action settlement is $7.25 million.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To potentially qualify for a payout, you must have had a Patreon account and accessed videos on Patreon.com while having a Facebook account between April 1, 2016, and September 23, 2024. Check the email account you use to sign in to Patreon for a notice you may have received that looks like this:

You may be a Settlement Class Member
Unique ID:	12-abcDef-34	PIN:	123456

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Eligible class members may be able to receive between an estimated $35.00 to $175.00 each, though the actual amount may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims filed by the final settlement claim form deadline.

Other VPPA Class Action Settlements

Buzzfeed, a very popular website, had also recently agreed to a $9 million class action settlement over allegations that it violated users' data privacy rights under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The Buzzfeed privacy class action lawsuit also claimed that Buzzfeed allegedly shared personally identifiable information with Facebook through Meta Pixel without obtaining user consent.

Bleacher Report, a popular sports news platform, also agreed to a $4.8 million class action settlement over allegations of violating users' data privacy rights. Similarly, the class action lawsuit claimed that Bleacher Report shared personally identifiable information (PII) with Facebook through the Meta Pixel without obtaining user consent, potentially violating the Video Privacy Protection Act.

The Philadelphia Inquirer also settled a similar, $1.125 million class action lawsuit that alleged that they violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing subscribers' personal viewing information with Facebook without proper consent prior.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must submit a claim form on the official settlement website by January 15, 2025 at the very latest. You will need to provide the link to your Facebook profile page on the claim form to verify your eligibility. You may also be asked to provide a unique ID or pin, which you may have received by email or postcard.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, you may need to provide the link to your Facebook profile page on the claim form to verify that you are a class member. The link must correspond with a Facebook profile that includes your personal information. You may also be required to provide a Unique ID and a unique pin that you may have received in a class action notice sent to you beforehand.

If you have a Patreon account, and have ever had a Facebook account (even if it is inactive or deleted now), you should check your email and spam folder for a unique ID or claim number you may have received from the Patreon class action administrator. You can then use the ID or PIN to file a timely and valid claim form.

What If I Didn't Receive an ID and PIN?

If you did not receive a notice, but believe you are part of the class action settlement, you can contact the Patreon/Facebook privacy class action settlement administrator directly to receive information you need to file a claim:

Claim Form Website: PatreonSettlement.com

Submit Claim

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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