CVS Digital Privacy Settlement, Check If You Qualify Brewer v. CVS Pharmacy, No. CACE-26-008094

If you’ve ever used CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS app in the United States before July 27, 2026 — yes, you’re likely included. CVS Pharmacy and ad-tech firm Criteo agreed to pay $20.5 million to settle claims that tracking technology on those platforms quietly shared visitors’ personal and health data with third parties. You have until November 16, 2026 to file.

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CVS Digital Privacy Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$20,500,000 (maximum fund)
Claim Deadline	November 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET (online); mailed claims postmarked by same date
Who Qualifies	Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS app in the U.S. before July 27, 2026
Estimated Payout	Up to $10 with documentation, or up to $5 with no proof required
Proof Required	No, for the $5 payment. Yes, for the $10 payment
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; awaiting final approval
Court & Case Number	Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, FL — No. CACE-26-008094
Law Alleged	Electronic Communications Privacy Act and related state privacy claims (per reporting on the complaint)
Administrator	CVS Digital Privacy Settlement Administrator
Official Claim Site	cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com
Last Updated	September 17, 2026

Who Is CVS Pharmacy and Why Are They Being Sued for This?

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. runs the retail pharmacy chain’s website, health portal, and mobile app, where millions of people check prescriptions, book vaccine appointments, and browse health products. The lawsuit says CVS embedded tracking code from Criteo, an advertising company, that captured what visitors did on those platforms — including health-related browsing — and passed it along without proper consent.

What Did CVS Do to Digital Property Users Before July 2026?

The case, originally filed as Brewer, et al. v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Criteo Corp. in Florida state court, claims CVS’s websites and app disclosed users’ personal, health, and browsing data to Criteo and other third parties through embedded tracking technology. That’s a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, according to the complaint, plus related state-law privacy and negligence claims.

CVS and Criteo deny doing anything wrong. They’re paying anyway — $20.5 million — to close out the case rather than keep fighting it in court. A third company, Medallia, was also named in the original complaint but isn’t part of this settlement; that piece of the case has been resolved separately.

One detail sets this apart from most tracking-pixel settlements: you don’t need to have bought anything. Simply visiting the CVS site or opening the app puts you in the class — no purchase, no prescription, no login required to qualify.

Who Qualifies for the CVS Digital Privacy Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone who visited www.cvs.com in the United States before July 27, 2026
• Anyone who visited www.cvshealth.com in that same window
• Users of the official CVS mobile app, regardless of whether they made a purchase
• People who only browsed — a completed purchase isn’t required to qualify

Who does NOT qualify: walking into a physical CVS store to buy something at the register, with no corresponding visit to the website or app, doesn’t make you a class member on its own.

CVS Digital Property Users Outside Florida — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This settlement is nationwide. It covers anyone who accessed CVS’s digital properties in the United States before the cutoff date, regardless of which state you live in — the Florida court is simply where the case was filed and where it will be approved.

Not sure if you qualify for the CVS digital privacy settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help clarify your situation before the November 16 deadline.

How Much Can CVS Digital Privacy Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $10 Per Person

There are two payment tiers, and you pick one:

CVS Payout With Proof — Up to $10

If you have documentation showing you accessed a CVS digital property before July 27, 2026 — a browser history screenshot, an email receipt from an online order, or similar proof — you can claim up to $10.

CVS Payout Without Proof — Up to $5

No documentation at all is required for this option. You simply certify that you accessed a CVS digital property before the cutoff.

What Pro-Rata Means for Your CVS Check

More filers means smaller checks. The $20.5 million fund covers attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, and service awards first. What’s left gets divided among everyone who filed a valid claim, so the $5 and $10 figures are caps, not guarantees. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional. Payment goes out by check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, roughly 120 days after final approval and the resolution of any appeals.

Given how broad the class is — nearly anyone who’s ever used CVS.com — expect your actual check to land closer to a few dollars than the full $10.

How to File Your CVS Digital Privacy Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com/form/claim
2. Enter your contact information — no login ID or PIN is required if you didn’t receive a notice
3. Choose Cash Payment A ($10, with documentation) or Cash Payment B ($5, no proof needed)
4. Upload proof if you’re claiming the $10 tier — a screenshot or email receipt showing CVS site or app access
5. Select your payment method: check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, and submit
6. Save your confirmation — one claim is allowed per household

Takes about 5 minutes. You have until November 16, 2026.

⚠️ 60 days left as of this writing — file now at cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com.

Should CVS Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 1, 2026?

What Opting Out of the CVS Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means you get no payment from this settlement, but you keep your right to sue CVS and Criteo separately over the same claims. Most people should not opt out without legal advice. The opt-out deadline is November 1, 2026.

How to Object to the CVS Settlement

Objecting means you stay in the class but tell the court you disagree with some part of the deal — the payout amount or the attorneys’ fees, for example. Written objections must be filed with the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, and mailed to Class Counsel and Defendants’ Counsel, postmarked no later than November 1, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 1, 2026, if you’re considering either option.

CVS Digital Privacy Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Class Period Ends	July 27, 2026
Notification Emails Sent	September 10, 2026
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	November 1, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 16, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	December 1, 2026 (virtual)
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — approximately 120 days after final approval and any appeals resolve

CVS Digital Privacy — Frequently Asked Questions, No. CACE-26-008094

Do I need a lawyer to file a CVS digital privacy settlement claim?

 No. The claim form takes about five minutes and doesn’t require legal help. An attorney is only worth consulting if you’re weighing whether to opt out or object.

Is the CVS digital privacy settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It stems from a real case, Brewer, et al. v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Criteo Corp., Case No. CACE-26-008094, pending in Broward County, Florida. File only through the official site, cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com.

When will CVS settlement payments be sent?

 Payments go out about 120 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2026.

What if I missed the CVS claim deadline?

 Late claims filed after November 16, 2026 are typically rejected, though the settlement administrator has discretion in some cases. Contact them directly at [email protected] if you’re close to the cutoff.

Will my CVS settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Payments over $600 may be reported on a 1099. Given the small per-person amounts here, that’s unlikely to apply to most claimants, but check with a tax professional if you’re unsure.

Do I need to have bought something from CVS.com to qualify? 

No. Simply accessing the website or app before July 27, 2026 is enough — a purchase isn’t required.

Was CVS found guilty of violating privacy law? 

No. CVS and Criteo deny any wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the claims without any finding of liability, which is standard for this type of agreement.

Why was Medallia named in the lawsuit but isn’t part of this settlement?

 Medallia was named as a defendant in the amended complaint, but that portion of the litigation was resolved separately and doesn’t affect this $20.5 million settlement with CVS and Criteo.

Sources Used in This CVS Digital Privacy Article

• Official Settlement Website — Home, FAQ, and Claim Form pages: https://www.cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com/
• GovInfoSecurity — “CVS, Criteo Settle Web Tracker Data Privacy Suit for $20.5M”: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/cvs-criteo-settle-web-tracker-data-privacy-suit-for-205m-a-32845

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website (cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com) and GovInfoSecurity reporting as of September 17, 2026. Last Updated: September 17, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.