Claim deadline approaches for $20.5 million CVS settlement: How to apply

People who used the CVS website or app before the cutoff date may be able to submit a claim for a share of the retailer's $20.5 million settlement.

The company agreed to the settlement after allegations that technology on CVS digital properties shared users’ health or private information, browsing data, identifiers, or other personal data with commerce intelligence company Criteo and other third parties.

U.S. residents who accessed a CVS website or app before the cutoff date may be eligible for up to $5 without proof. Those who provide documentation may receive up to $10.

Claims must be submitted online by Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Mailed claim forms must be postmarked by Nov. 16.

To seek payment, users may file a claim form through CVS' settlement website or send it by mail to:

CVS Digital Privacy Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 1110
Costa Mesa, CA 92628

The final approval hearing for the settlement is set for Dec. 1. If the court gives final approval, cash payments are expected 120 days after approval and/or once any appeals are resolved.

If a claimant chooses a cash payment, it will be delivered through the selected method, including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or check. All checks will expire 180 days after issue.