Cancel People: Easy Method

What is People

Overview

People is a magazine and digital subscription service that provides celebrity news, human‑interest stories and lifestyle content across apps and web platforms.

Subscriptions may be sold through the iOS App Store, Google Play, or directly on the People website, with features and access varying by platform.

Content and access

Subscribed users typically receive full article access, special icons or status features, and in‑app benefits described on the purchase page.

Access duration and trial offers depend on the plan purchased and the platform used to subscribe.

How to cancel People

Cancel via App Store (iOS)

• Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.
• Select the People subscription and choose Cancel Subscription.
• Policy: Placeholder - e.g. user must cancel subscription via Account Settings > Subscriptions.

Cancel via Google Play, Web, or Mail

• Google Play app: Open Google Play, tap your profile, choose Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions, select People and Cancel. Policy: Placeholder - e.g. cancel via Google Play app Subscriptions section.
• Web: Sign in to your People account on the website, go to Account Settings > Subscriptions, and cancel from there. Policy: Placeholder - e.g. manage subscription via account settings on website.
• Print/mail cancellations or subscription customer service requests: use the mailing address listed in the Address section below for correspondence if required.

What happens when you cancel

Access after cancellation

Cancellation typically stops future renewals but does not always remove access immediately.

Depending on the billing period, you may retain access until the end of the paid term.

Renewals and account data

Automatic renewals stop when the subscription period ends, but your account and profile data usually remain unless you delete the account.

Follow the platform or People website instructions to request data deletion if desired.

Will I get a refund?

General refund policy

Refunds depend on where you bought the subscription.

Policy: Placeholder - e.g. 14-day right of withdrawal applies for web purchases, app purchases follow platform rules.

Common exceptions and how they are handled

• App Store purchases: Refunds are subject to Apple’s review process and guidelines; request via Apple support.
• Google Play purchases: Refunds follow Google Play policies and time limits; request via Google Play Help.
• Web purchases: May qualify for a 14‑day right of withdrawal where applicable; People’s direct refund terms may also apply.

People plans and pricing

Available plans

Pricing notes

Prices are as listed in the New Zealand App Store for the “New People” iOS app as of early 2026.

Actual billed amounts may vary with taxes, regional pricing changes, or promotional offers.

Your consumer rights in New Zealand

Applicable laws

New Zealand consumers are generally protected by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 for purchases made in New Zealand.

This law covers goods and services that do not meet reasonable standards or are not fit for purpose when supplied locally.

Platform purchases and rights

In‑app purchases made through the App Store or Google Play are also governed by those platforms’ terms and refund policies.

Where a purchase is made directly on the web, the 14‑day right of withdrawal may apply and People’s direct terms will be relevant.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

• Placeholder - e.g. "App is easy to use" (source: ProductReview).
• Users commonly praise content selection and ease of reading on mobile devices.

Negative feedback

• Placeholder - e.g. "Hard to get a refund", "Subscription doesn't cancel properly" (source: Trustpilot).
• Some users report confusion when subscriptions were purchased via different platforms.

Documentation checklist

Required items for cancellation or refund requests

• Order or receipt number (from App Store, Google Play, or People website).
• Email address used for the subscription and date of purchase.
• Screenshot of the subscription entry in your account or payment history.

Optional but helpful items

• Device details (iPhone, Android, browser) and platform (App Store / Google Play / Web).
• Postal correspondence copy if you contact the mailing address provided below.

Common mistakes

Not cancelling in the correct place

Users often try to cancel on the People website when the subscription was purchased through the App Store or Google Play.

Always check the original receipt to confirm the purchase platform before cancelling.

Assuming refunds are automatic

Another common mistake is assuming a cancellation triggers an automatic refund; refunds must be requested and reviewed under platform or web policies.

Keep proof of purchase and follow the platform’s refund request process to avoid delays.

Comparative recap

At a glance comparison

Quick decision guide

If you bought via Apple or Google, cancel through that platform to stop renewals and request refunds there.

If you bought on the People website, cancel in your account and contact People support for web refunds under local withdrawal rights.

After cancelling

What to check next

• Confirm cancellation by checking your platform subscription list or People account.
• Keep receipts or confirmation emails until any refund or dispute is resolved.

Helpful links

• Apple Support (refunds & subscriptions)
• Google Play Help (subscriptions & refunds)
• New Zealand Consumer Protection (official guidance)

Address

Mailing address for subscription correspondence

P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508, USA

Notes about the address

This is the standard mailing address provided for cancellation or subscription correspondence; it is a United States address, not New Zealand‑based.

If you need local assistance, use the platform support links above or contact People customer service via the website before sending postal mail.