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What is Ancestry
Service overview
Ancestry is an online genealogy and DNA testing service that helps people discover family history and connect with relatives.
The service includes searchable historical records, family tree tools and DNA reports, with subscription access tiers that unlock different record sets.
How people use it
Users typically subscribe to view records, build family trees and, if purchased, receive DNA testing and ethnicity estimates.
Access and features depend on the subscription level and whether the membership was purchased on the web or via a mobile app.
How to cancel Ancestry
Cancel if you purchased in an app
- Memberships bought via the Ancestry® app (iOS via App Store, Android via Google Play, or Amazon Appstore) must be cancelled through the respective app store.
- Do not cancel by uninstalling the app; that does not stop the subscription or future charges.
- For App Store or Google Play refunds, follow the platform’s refund process (Ancestry does not process in-app purchase refunds).
Cancel if you purchased on the web
- Sign in to ancestry on a computer and go to My Account or Subscriptions to cancel online.
- If you cannot cancel through the website, contact Ancestry support as specified in their terms for Australian/New Zealand customers.
- If you prefer written notice, you may send correspondence to the legal address (see Address section below).
What happens when you cancel
Access and renewal
When you cancel, your membership will stop future automatic renewals according to the payment cycle.
Access to subscription content may continue until the current paid period ends unless a refund is granted that ends access immediately.
Account and data
Your Ancestry account, family trees and uploaded data are generally retained after cancellation unless you request deletion.
If you want data removed, contact support and request account or data deletion under their policies and applicable consumer law.
Will I get a refund?
Refunds for in-app purchases
- Refunds for purchases made inside mobile apps are handled by the app platform (Apple, Google, or Amazon), not by Ancestry.
- To request a refund for an in-app purchase, use the refund procedure of the relevant app store.
Refunds for web-based subscriptions
- For subscriptions longer than one month purchased on the web: a full refund is available if you cancel within 30 days of the initial subscription.
- For renewals of web subscriptions: you may cancel within 7 days after renewal for a full refund if you notify Ancestry by the end of business NZST.
- If no free trial applied and the subscription was web-based: a full refund may be given if cancelled within the first 14 days of the first term; after renewals, refunds are generally not available.
Ancestry plans and pricing
Typical in-app plan listings
Below are prices observed in the Ancestry app listing on Apple’s New Zealand App Store. Periods are not always specified in the store listing.
Plans table
| Plan | Price (NZ$) | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.K. Heritage Plus | NZ$32.99 | not specified (likely monthly via in-app purchase) | Access to Australian, UK, Irish and New Zealand records (Heritage Plus level) |
| World Heritage | NZ$65.99 | not specified (likely monthly via in-app purchase) | Access to all records globally (World Heritage level) |
| World Explorer | NZ$65.99 | not specified (appears similar to World Heritage) | Likely similar global access level |
| U.K. Heritage (lower tier?) | NZ$24.49 | not specified | Possibly regional access subscription |
Your consumer rights in New Zealand
Statutory protections
New Zealand consumers retain rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act where services must be provided with reasonable care and skill.
If a service is not delivered as promised (for example, undelivered DNA results), statutory remedies may apply.
Time limits and platform rules
- For web purchases: if no free trial, you may cancel within 14 days of the first subscription term for a full refund in many cases.
- For longer-than-one-month web subscriptions: 30-day initial refund window and a 7-day renewal refund window (notify by end of business NZST).
- For in-app purchases: the app store’s refund policy applies (Apple/Google/Amazon).
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Many users report success finding family history, connecting with relatives, and tracing ancestral regions.
Users often find DNA sample collection and dispatch straightforward and appreciate connections made through matching relatives.
Common complaints
Frequent negative feedback includes unexpected charges, difficulty cancelling and confusion over automatic renewals.
Customers also report slow or unhelpful customer support, app bugs and DNA results that feel generic or limited in regional detail.
Documentation checklist
What to prepare
- Account email address used for Ancestry sign-in.
- Order number, receipt or transaction ID for the subscription or in-app purchase.
- Subscription type (web purchase vs app store) and the date of purchase or renewal.
- Any screenshots of billing or subscription pages that show the charge.
How to submit supporting documents
- If cancelling on the website, attach receipts when contacting support online.
- If contacting an app store, follow their refund submission process and include transaction IDs.
- For written notices, include the account email and order details and send to the legal address if required (see Address section).
Common mistakes
Mistakes when cancelling
Uninstalling the mobile app expecting it to cancel the subscription is a common error; uninstalling does not stop billing.
Another mistake is attempting to cancel an in-app purchase through Ancestry’s website instead of through the app store where it was bought.
Mistakes with refunds and renewals
Missing the specific refund windows (e.g., 7 days after renewal for web subscriptions) can result in no refund being available.
Assuming all refunds are handled by Ancestry rather than by the app store for in-app purchases can delay resolution.
Comparative recap
Quick comparison
The table below summarises key differences between web and in-app purchases so you can choose the correct cancellation route.
Table summary
| Aspect | Web purchase | In-app purchase |
|---|---|---|
| How to cancel | Cancel via Ancestry website (My Account) or contact Ancestry support. | Cancel through the app store where the purchase was made (Apple, Google, Amazon). |
| Refunds | 30-day initial refund window for multi-month subscriptions; 7-day renewal refund window; 14-day first-term rule if no trial may apply. | Refunds are handled by the app store according to that store’s policy. |
| Support channel | Ancestry support (website/contact forms) and legal correspondence if needed. | App store support for billing and refund requests; Ancestry cannot issue in-app purchase refunds. |
After cancelling
What to check
- Confirm cancellation in your Ancestry account or in the app store’s subscription settings.
- Check bank or card statements for final charges and keep receipts for any refund claims.
Further steps and links
- For managing app-purchased memberships: Ancestry app membership support.
- For web purchase terms, renewals and cancellation details: Ancestry Australia/New Zealand terms.
- For renewal and cancellation updates: Ancestry renewal & cancellation terms.
Address
Official correspondence address
Use this address for formal written notices, including cancellations if specified by Ancestry’s terms for Australia/New Zealand customers.
Postal details
Ancestry Legal Team
52/55 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
Dublin D02 NA07
Ireland
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