Investigation of Mobile Applications Using Invasive Third-Party SDKs

Software Development Kits (“SDKs”) have become essential tools for developers and project managers. These prepackaged code libraries allow applications to quickly incorporate functionality such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration, accelerating development and enhancing user experiences. At the same time, the widespread use of SDKs has raised significant concerns about user privacy—concerns that warrant close examination and responsible management.

Many mobile apps contain third-party SDKs that silently collect and share user data. When consumers accept an app’s privacy policy, they may unknowingly consent to the transmission of their personal information to dozens of outside companies they have never heard of.

These SDKs can access sensitive data such as precise location, device identifiers, and app usage activity—often without clear disclosure or meaningful user choice.

If you used mobile applications that embedded invasive third-party SDKs, your privacy rights may have been violated.

Under numerous federal and state privacy laws, the unauthorized collection or sharing of personal information may constitute a legal violation even if no financial loss has occurred.

Our firm is currently investigating whether mobile app developers and third-party SDK providers unlawfully tracked users, shared private data, or failed to provide adequate disclosures.

The experienced class action lawyers at Shub Johns & Holbrook want to hear from consumers who have used mobile applications with embedded third-party SDKs. If you’re one of those impacted, fill out the form below to get in contact!