Have you used an Android phone to access the internet in the past eight years? You might be in line for payment from a class action lawsuit against Google, but there are some important things you need to know.

Taylor et al. v. Google LLC alleges that Android phones sent information to Google without users' permission, even when the phones weren't in use, and all apps were closed, using users' cell data they paid for. Google could have made these data transfers happen when the device was connected to Wi-Fi, the suit says, but it chose to make them happen at any time.

Google hasn't acknowledged any wrongdoing, but agreed to a settlement to avoid the prospect of court proceedings. This is unrelated to the recent $700 million Google Play class action lawsuit.

Anyone who used a cellular connection on an Android phone from Nov. 12, 2017, to the date the settlement receives final approval is eligible to participate in this suit. If you're in this group, you should receive a notice with a code either in the mail or via email -- if you haven't already.

To file a claim, start by going to www.federalcellularclassaction.com. You will need your notice ID and confirmation code. If you believe you are eligible but don't receive communication, you can email info@federalcellularclassaction.com. I've reached out to the settlement administrator to see if there's a deadline by which you should receive your communication.

It's not finalized how much each person will get in this suit. There is a $135 million settlement fund for approximately 100 million settlement class members, but since this sort of suit often sees only single-digit percentage participation, your payout can be up to $100.