Claim Form Deadline: January 1, 2025
Payout: $35 – $175
Proof Required: Yes
A $7.25 million class action settlement has been reached with Patreon, affecting users who have Facebook accounts. The lawsuit, Stark et al. v. Patreon, Inc., alleged that Patreon disclosed 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 allows content creators to earn direct financial support from their fans, known as patrons.
The total settlement amount is $7.25 million.
To qualify for a payout, you must have had a Patreon account and accessed videos on Patreon.com while also having a Facebook account between April 1, 2016, and September 23, 2024.
Eligible class members may receive between $35 and $175, although the final amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted by the claim form deadline.
Buzzfeed recently settled a $9 million class action lawsuit for allegedly violating users’ privacy rights under the VPPA by sharing personally identifiable information with Facebook through Meta Pixel without consent. Bleacher Report also agreed to a $4.8 million settlement for similar violations. Additionally, the Philadelphia Inquirer settled a $1.125 million lawsuit for allegedly sharing subscriber viewing information with Facebook without proper consent.
To file a claim, submit a claim form on the official settlement website by January 1, 2025. You will need to provide the link to your Facebook profile to verify your eligibility and may also need a unique ID or PIN received via email or postcard.
Yes, you will need to provide the link to your Facebook profile on the claim form to confirm your status as a class member. This link must correspond with a Facebook profile that includes your personal information. Additionally, you may need to provide a unique ID and PIN from the notice you received.
If you didn’t receive a notice but believe you are part of the settlement, you can contact the Patreon/Facebook privacy class action settlement administrator for assistance.
Claim Form Website: PatreonSettlement.com
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.