What is Whitepages
Whitepages Canada (whitepagescanada.ca) is an online directory service that lists phone numbers and basic contact information and offers paid listing and lookup services via its website. It does not appear to operate downloadable subscription apps through the Apple App Store or Google Play for Canadian users; account and listing controls are handled on the website.
How to cancel Whitepages
- Use the website removal or update forms: go to the Remove Your Info or Update Your Info pages and submit the request (removal requests may take up to two weeks to process).
- If you purchased a directory listing or web subscription, check your account pages on the site for any cancellation controls and follow the site steps; note that web subscriptions are billed directly rather than through app stores.
- If the online forms don’t work or you need proof of a formal request, send a written request (registered or certified mail recommended) to the privacy contact: Whitepages Privacy Manager, 2033 Sixth Avenue Suite #1100, Seattle, WA 98121, United States.
- Keep copies or screenshots of your form submissions, emails, and any confirmation messages for your records.
What happens when you cancel
When you submit a removal or update request, the site will typically process it through its web-based workflow; published estimates say removals can take up to two weeks. Cancelling a listing or subscription via the website generally affects future access and billing - sites like this usually stop recurring charges after cancellation, but you should confirm any changes in your account or receipts. Your personal data may be removed from public directory listings once the request is processed, but copies could persist in backups or third-party caches for an indeterminate period.
Will I get a refund?
Whitepages Canada’s publicly available Terms & Conditions do not set out a routine refund policy or a statutory “cooling-off” refund (for example, a 14‑day right). In practice, refunds are not guaranteed. The company’s terms indicate they may adjust charges where pricing errors are caused by White Pages Canada, but they do not promise routine refunds for subscriptions or listings. If you believe a billing error occurred, contact the site and retain documentation; a successful refund is possible only in cases the company acknowledges as its error.
Whitepages plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Period | Features |
| Whitepages Premium (In-App, Monthly) | USD $4.99 (approx. CA$ at current exchange) | Monthly | Access to premium lookup features via app |
| Whitepages Premium (In-App, Annual) | USD $29.99 (approx. CA$ at current exchange) | Annual | Full premium access via app |
| Web Annual Subscription (User-Reported) | CA$238 - 244.40 (billed in USD then converted) | Annual | Full premium access via web |
| Directory Listing Subscription (via VoiceMeUp) | CA$1.50 | Monthly | Listing your number in local WhitePages (411 Directory) |
Your consumer rights in Canada
The Terms & Conditions state Ontario law as the applicable jurisdiction. Ontario’s consumer protection framework includes specific rights for unsolicited agreements (for example, certain cooling-off rights under the Consumer Protection Act in limited circumstances), but Whitepages Canada does not advertise a voluntary 14‑day refund or cancellation window. If you believe your consumer rights under Ontario or other Canadian provincial law apply (for example, for unsolicited services or misrepresentations), keep records and consider contacting your provincial consumer protection office or a legal advisor. The site’s terms do allow for charge adjustments for pricing errors made by Whitepages Canada, but do not promise standard refunds.
Customer experiences
Public reviews and consumer complaints show mixed-to-negative experiences. Trustpilot reviews for whitepagescanada.ca are few and lean negative, with reports of difficulty contacting the company, form errors, and misleading content. The Better Business Bureau record includes multiple unresolved complaints from users trying to have personal information removed or seeking responses. These reports suggest some customers have experienced difficulty getting timely support or consistent removal results.
Documentation checklist
- Copy or screenshot of the listing you want removed (URL and visible details)
- Confirmation or screenshot of your completed removal/update form submission
- Any email receipts, invoices, or account statements showing charges
- Copies of any communications with the site (emails, error messages, dates/times)
- If sending mail, a registered/certified mail receipt or tracking number to the privacy address
Common mistakes
Customers often assume app-store cancellation rules apply - but Whitepages Canada’s service is handled via the website, so App Store or Google Play cancellation steps are not relevant. Other common errors include not saving confirmation screenshots after submitting the web form, using the wrong removal page, or failing to follow up when the form or email bounces. Because responsiveness can be inconsistent, not documenting every step (dates, screenshots, copies of messages and receipts) makes resolving disputes and requesting refunds or adjustments harder.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
| Website removal/update form | Not normally refundable; charge adjustments possible only for acknowledged errors | Low to Medium (depends on form success and follow-up) |
| Contacting support by phone/email | Not guaranteed; rare unless company admits error | High (public reports of poor responsiveness) |
| App Store / Google Play cancellation | Not applicable for Whitepages Canada (service handled on website) | N/A |
| Registered/certified mail to Privacy Manager | No automatic refund; improves proof of request and may help dispute resolution | Medium (requires postal processing and wait time) |
After cancelling
After you submit a removal or cancellation, monitor the site and your bank statements for changes. Expect removals to take up to two weeks; if the listing remains, resubmit the form and escalate using documented contact methods. Helpful links: removal page - whitepagescanada.ca/remove-info.php, terms - whitepagescanada.ca/terms, and public complaint resources such as the Better Business Bureau listing - BBB complaints. If billing disputes remain unresolved, contact your bank or card issuer to discuss chargebacks only after you have exhausted site remedies and retained complete documentation.
Address
Whitepages Privacy Manager
2033 Sixth Avenue Suite #1100
Seattle, WA 98121
United States