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Getting money from a class-action settlement usually means filling out paperwork and meeting a deadline. But thousands of former Zumba customers could receive at least $229.33 without submitting a single claim form. The catch? The payout is limited to people who purchased one specific online instructor training course, and the settlement still needs a judge’s final approval.
Zumba Fitness LLC has agreed to establish a $2.7 million settlement fund to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its website disclosed customers’ personal information to advertisers. According to USA TODAY, the agreement covers 4,543 people who purchased the online Zumba Basic 1 instructor training course and met additional privacy-related eligibility requirements.
The case, Kueppers et al. v. Zumba Fitness, LLC, received preliminary approval in federal court in Florida on September 15, 2026. Zumba denies wrongdoing, and the court has not determined whether the company violated the law. Payments cannot be distributed until the settlement receives final approval.
Who Qualifies for the $229 Zumba Settlement?
Not everyone who has attended a Zumba class or purchased a workout video qualifies. The settlement specifically covers people in the United States who bought the on-demand Zumba Basic 1 instructor training course, also called the ZB1 OD Version, through Zumba.com between October 22, 2022, and October 22, 2024.
There is another important requirement: the customer’s first and last names must have appeared on order confirmation pages accessible through URLs held by at least one of three advertisers—Meta Platforms, Pinterest, or MNTN. Settlement records identify eligible customers, so simply having purchased the course does not automatically establish eligibility.
The settlement divides customers into three overlapping groups based on which advertisers could access their information. According to ClassAction.org, the Meta group includes 1,576 people, Pinterest includes 3,061, and MNTN includes 2,665. Some customers belong to multiple groups, which matters because the settlement awards one payment share for each qualifying group.
Some Customers Could Receive Nearly $688
The headline figure of $229 is only the starting point. Settlement Insight reports that the 4,543 eligible customers collectively hold 7,302 payment shares, with each share currently estimated at at least $229.33. Customers belonging to two qualifying groups could receive approximately $458.66, while those belonging to all three could receive $687.99.
Settlement Insight reports that 1,917 customers hold one share, 2,493 hold two, and 133 hold three. Those figures reflect the settlement’s current calculations, not guaranteed final checks. Attorneys’ fees, administrative expenses, court decisions, and the number of people who exclude themselves could affect the eventual payout. The settlement agreement also contains a slightly lower estimate of $228.78 per share based on higher administrative costs.
The lawsuit centers on the federal Video Privacy Protection Act, which restricts certain disclosures of personally identifiable information connected to video materials. Plaintiffs alleged that tracking pixels on Zumba.com allowed advertisers to access customers’ names and information identifying their video-related purchases. The agreement resolves those allegations without a finding of liability against Zumba.
No Claim Form Is Needed, but These Deadlines Matter
Eligible customers do not need to submit a claim to receive payment. The court-authorized settlement website, ZumbaVPPASettlement.com, states that qualifying class members will be paid automatically if the agreement receives final approval. Notices were scheduled to be sent by email and postal mail in October 2026, using information already available in the settlement records.
However, customers should pay attention to several dates. The deadline to object to or opt out of the settlement is December 14, 2026. The court’s final approval hearing is scheduled for January 21, 2027, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Customers who need to update their mailing address or select electronic payment must do so by January 24, 2027. Opting out means forfeiting the settlement payment while retaining the ability to pursue an individual legal claim.
If the court approves the agreement and no appeals delay it, payments are expected within approximately 60 days after the settlement becomes effective. People who believe they qualify but never received a notice can contact administrator Simpluris at [email protected] or 866-382-0528. The official website is also the safest place to verify notices and payment instructions; eligible customers are not required to pay a fee to receive their money.