Claim Form Deadline: January 15, 2025
Payout: $35 – $175
Proof Required: Yes
A $7,250,000 class action settlement has been reached with Patreon, impacting users who also have Facebook accounts. The lawsuit, Stark et al. v. Patreon, Inc., alleged that Patreon shared users’ identities and video viewing preferences with Facebook without proper consent, violating the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
Patreon is a subscription-based platform that allows content creators to receive direct financial support from their fans, known as patrons.
The total settlement amount for the Patreon class action is $7.25 million.
You may qualify for a payout if you had a Patreon account and accessed videos on Patreon.com while also having a Facebook account between April 1, 2016, and September 23, 2024. If eligible, you should have received a notice via email, such as:
“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.”
Class members may receive between $35.00 and $175.00, though the final amount could be higher or lower depending on the total number of valid claims submitted by the deadline.
Similar privacy violations under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) have led to settlements with other companies, including:
To file a claim, submit the claim form on the official settlement website by January 15, 2025. You will need to provide the link to your Facebook profile to verify eligibility. If you received a unique ID or PIN in a notice, you will also need to provide that information.
Yes, you may need to provide the link to your Facebook profile to verify that you are a class member. The link must match the personal information on your Facebook account. You may also need a Unique ID and PIN, which should have been included in the class action notice you received.
If you did not receive a notice but believe you qualify, contact the settlement administrator to obtain the necessary information for filing your claim.
Claim Form Website: PatreonSettlement.com