Service de résiliation N°1 en Canada
Madame, Monsieur,
Je vous notifie par la présente ma décision de mettre fin au contrat relatif au service Trend Micro.
Cette notification constitue une volonté ferme, claire et non équivoque de résilier le contrat, à effet à la première échéance possible ou conformément au délai contractuel applicable.
Je vous prie de prendre toute mesure utile pour :
– cesser toute facturation à compter de la date effective de résiliation ;
– me confirmer par écrit la bonne prise en compte de la présente demande ;
– et, le cas échéant, me transmettre le décompte final ou la confirmation de solde.
La présente résiliation vous est adressée par e-courrier certifié. L’envoi, l’horodatage et l’intégrité du contenu sont établis, ce qui en fait un écrit probant répondant aux exigences de la preuve électronique. Vous disposez donc de tous les éléments nécessaires pour procéder au traitement régulier de cette résiliation, conformément aux principes applicables en matière de notification écrite et de liberté contractuelle.
Conformément aux règles relatives à la protection des données personnelles, je vous demande également :
– de supprimer l’ensemble de mes données non nécessaires à vos obligations légales ou comptables ;
– de clôturer tout espace personnel associé ;
– et de me confirmer l’effacement effectif des données selon les droits applicables en matière de protection de la vie privée.
Je conserve une copie intégrale de cette notification ainsi que la preuve d’envoi.
Cancellation Trend Micro: Easy Method
What is Trend Micro
Trend Micro is a cybersecurity company that offers consumer and business products such as antivirus, mobile security, VPN, email and cloud security, and other threat-protection services. In Canada, products are sold through Trend Micro’s website, in-app purchases (App Store / Google Play), the Microsoft Store, and through authorized retail partners.
How to cancel Trend Micro
- App Store (iOS) - Open reportaproblem.apple.com, go to the Purchases tab, choose Report a Problem next to the Trend Micro subscription (One Series Subscription or the specific product), select a reason and submit. Apple may grant the refund, forward the request to the developer, or deny it.
- Google Play (Android) - Go to play.google.com, open Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Order history, choose the subscription and select Report a problem, complete the form with your reason and submit.
- Microsoft Store - Sign in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/services, locate the Trend Micro subscription under Subscriptions, choose Manage → Cancel and follow the on‑screen instructions. Note that not all cancellations guarantee refunds.
- Web / Online purchases (Trend Micro direct) - Use Trend Micro’s refund/return request process (Trend Micro Refund Request Page); choose “Refund a Recent Purchase” and select “Online” as the sales channel, pick the product, explain your reason, provide contact details, agree to terms and submit.
- Important: Uninstalling the app or deleting the account does not cancel auto‑renewal. You must cancel through the store where the subscription was purchased (App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store) or via Trend Micro’s online refund process for web purchases.
What happens when you cancel
When you cancel a subscription, access typically continues until the end of the current paid period; cancelling prevents future automatic renewals. For subscriptions purchased through app stores, cancellation is handled by the store and Trend Micro does not directly stop the platform billing. For web purchases handled by Trend Micro, cancellation and refund requests are processed through their refund system. Any data tied to your Trend Micro account (settings, device registrations, logs) may remain accessible to you until the subscription expires; permanent deletion of account data may require separate requests to Trend Micro support.
Will I get a refund?
Refund eligibility depends on how you purchased the product. Online purchases made directly from Trend Micro are covered by a 30‑day money‑back guarantee for most Trend Micro Security products - typically a full refund (minus any shipping costs for physical goods) if you request within 30 days. Retail purchases from authorized stores are also eligible for a 30‑day guarantee; first‑time retail buyers should return to the store with proof of purchase, while auto‑renewed subscriptions originally bought in retail may require the online refund request process. In‑app purchases (App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store) must be refunded through the respective platform; Trend Micro cannot process those refunds. Refund timing for online requests normally takes about 5 - 7 business days to appear on your payment method, but processing can vary. Keep your proof of purchase and communication records if you need to escalate.
Trend Micro plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Mobile Security - Monthly subscription (auto-renew) | C$4.99 | Monthly | Mobile Security premium features via in-app purchase |
| Trend Micro Mobile Security - Yearly subscription | C$29.99 | Annual | Mobile Security premium features via in-app purchase |
| Trend Micro Mobile Security - 1 year license | C$34.99 | One-time / Annual | Mobile Security one-year license via in-app purchase |
| Trend Micro Mobile Security - 2 years license | C$59.99 | Two-year | Mobile Security two-year license via in-app purchase |
| Trend Micro VPN - Secure Proxy - Monthly for 1 device | C$4.99 | Monthly | VPN service for one device |
| Trend Micro VPN - Secure Proxy - Yearly for 1 device | C$29.99 | Annual | VPN service for one device |
| Trend Micro VPN - Secure Proxy - Monthly for 5 devices | C$7.99 | Monthly | VPN for up to five devices |
| Trend Micro VPN - Secure Proxy - Yearly for 5 devices | C$39.99 | Annual | VPN for up to five devices |
| Trend Micro Email Security Advanced - 1-user, 1-month subscription (volume 51 - 100) | C$4.00 | Monthly | Email Security Advanced licensing, per user |
| Trend Micro Cloud App Security Advanced Add-On - New, 1 - 250 users | C$27.52 | One-time / per unit | Cloud App Security advanced add-on (new license) |
Your consumer rights in Canada
Canadian consumers are protected by federal and provincial laws that prohibit unfair practices and false or misleading representations. The federal Competition Act and provincial consumer protection statutes require clear disclosure of auto‑renewal terms and accessible cancellation options. Trend Micro’s advertised 30‑day money‑back guarantee for online purchases must be honoured unless clear exclusions apply. A cancellation process that is intentionally difficult or continued billing after cancellation may violate these protections; affected consumers can file complaints with their provincial consumer protection office (for example, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services) or pursue a chargeback through their payment provider if appropriate.
Customer experiences
Experiences are mixed. Some customers report positive interactions with Trend Micro’s chat support, including helpful remote‑control assistance and quick solutions. However, many reviews (particularly on Trustpilot, Reddit, and consumer sites) raise concerns: difficulty cancelling auto‑renewals, website errors and opaque workflows, repeated requests for the same information during refund attempts, and instances of continued charges after cancellation. These negative reports suggest customers should keep close records of cancellation attempts, timestamps, and confirmation receipts to support any dispute or escalation.
Documentation checklist
- Order number or invoice, proof of purchase (email receipt), and purchase date
- Payment method details (last 4 digits of card, PayPal transaction ID) and screenshots of billing/renewal charges
- Subscription ID or product name as shown in the store or Trend Micro account
- Copies/screenshots of cancellation attempts, confirmation messages, or error messages
- Correspondence with Trend Micro support or the app store, and a record of phone/chat session IDs
- Registered‑mail receipt or tracking number if you send a cancellation notice by post
Common mistakes
Users often assume uninstalling the app cancels the subscription - this does not stop auto‑renewal and commonly leads to unexpected charges. Another frequent error is contacting the wrong channel for refunds (asking Trend Micro to refund an in‑app purchase made via the App Store or Google Play), which delays resolution. People sometimes fail to save receipts, order numbers, or proof of cancellation; without documentation it becomes hard to prove the purchase date or renewal charge. Finally, following on‑screen prompts that produce vague “try again later” errors without taking a screenshot or timestamp can make escalation difficult.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | Request via Apple’s Report a Problem; Apple may grant, forward to developer, or deny | Platform‑dependent; medium (must use Apple process) |
| Google Play (Android) | Request via Google Play order history / Report a problem; Google handles refunds | Platform‑dependent; medium (must use Google Play process) |
| Microsoft Store | Cancel via Microsoft account; refunds are not always guaranteed | Medium - high (some users report unclear outcomes) |
| Web / Online Purchase (Trend Micro direct) | 30‑day money‑back guarantee for most products (full refund minus shipping as applicable) | Low - medium (use Trend Micro refund request; keep documentation) |
After cancelling
After you cancel, save any confirmation numbers or emails and monitor your payment method for further charges. If you paid via App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft Store, check the platform’s order history for refund status. For web purchases, allow 5 - 7 business days for the refund to appear once Trend Micro confirms it, and contact your bank or payment provider if it takes longer. If you encounter problems, open a support ticket with Trend Micro and attach your documentation, and consider filing a complaint with your provincial consumer protection office or requesting a chargeback through your card issuer if unauthorized charges continue. Useful links: Trend Micro support/refund pages (search Trend Micro support for your region), Apple Report a Problem, Google Play, Microsoft account services, and your provincial consumer protection website (for Ontario: Ontario consumer protection).
Address
Send written notices (use registered mail/return receipt to retain proof of delivery) to:
Trend Micro Canada Technologies Inc.
40 Hines Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2M5
Canada