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I hereby notify you of my decision to terminate the contract relating to the Protonmail service.
This notification constitutes a firm, clear and unequivocal intention to cancel the contract, effective at the earliest possible date or in accordance with the applicable contractual period.
Please take all necessary measures to:
– cease all billing from the effective date of cancellation;
– confirm in writing the proper processing of this request;
– and, if applicable, send me the final statement or balance confirmation.
This cancellation is addressed to you by certified e-mail. The sending, timestamping and content integrity are established, making it a probative document meeting electronic proof requirements. You therefore have all the necessary elements to proceed with regular processing of this cancellation, in accordance with applicable principles regarding written notification and contractual freedom.
In accordance with personal data protection rules, I also request:
– deletion of all my data not necessary for your legal or accounting obligations;
– closure of any associated personal account;
– and confirmation of actual data deletion according to applicable privacy rights.
I retain a complete copy of this notification as well as proof of sending.
Important warning regarding service limitations
In the interest of transparency and prevention, it is essential to recall the inherent limitations of any dematerialized sending service, even when timestamped, tracked and certified. Guarantees relate to sending and technical proof, but never to the recipient's behavior, diligence or decisions.
Please note, Postclic cannot:
- guarantee that the recipient receives, opens or becomes aware of your e-mail.
- guarantee that the recipient processes, accepts or executes your request.
- guarantee the accuracy or completeness of content written by the user.
- guarantee the validity of an incorrect or outdated address.
- prevent the recipient from contesting the legal scope of the mail.
Cancel Protonmail: Easy Method
What is Protonmail
Overview
Protonmail (Proton) is an encrypted email and privacy-focused service offering free and paid plans with added storage, addresses, and related features like VPN and Drive.
It is operated by MeMail AG (Proton) and used globally, including by customers in New Zealand.
Core features
Key features include end-to-end encryption for messages, custom domains on paid plans, and integrated privacy tools like Proton VPN and Drive on higher tiers.
Payment and subscription management differ depending on whether you subscribed directly via Proton or through an app store.
How to cancel Protonmail
Direct (web / Proton account) cancellation
- Sign in to your Proton account and open the Account dashboard.
- Go to the subscription or billing section, choose Downgrade or Cancel, and follow the prompts to switch to Free or another paid plan.
- Downgrading to Free typically takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle and you keep paid features until then.
- Support article: Proton: Upgrade & Downgrade.
Subscriptions via apps (Apple / Google)
- If you purchased through Apple App Store, cancel via your Apple subscription settings; Proton cannot cancel iOS App‑Store subscriptions for you.
- If you purchased through Google Play, cancel via Google Play subscription settings; Proton cannot cancel Google‑Play subscriptions for you.
- Community reference: Reddit: app store cancellations.
What happens when you cancel
Access and feature changes
When you cancel a paid plan, your account usually downgrades at the end of the paid billing period and you retain paid features until then.
If you downgrade to Free, limits such as storage, number of addresses, and sending limits will apply once the paid period ends.
Data, addresses and renewals
After the subscription ends, storage over the Free limit may prevent sending or receiving new mail until you free space or resubscribe.
There are reports of account lockouts or loss of access to @pm.me addresses or stored mail if accounts lapse or in some support cases; export data before cancelling to be safe.
Will I get a refund?
Proton's stated refund policy
For direct subscriptions (web/apps), Proton’s Terms allow refund requests within 30 days for the unused portion of a subscription.
After 30 days, services are generally non‑refundable except at Proton’s discretion. See Proton Terms: Proton Terms.
Platform and statutory exceptions
- European-style statutory rights: Proton acknowledges a 14‑day cancellation/revocation right for consumers in jurisdictions that provide such rights; contact Proton or use the online form where applicable. See: Proton Privacy.
- If you subscribed via Apple or Google Play, refunds are governed by those platforms’ policies - contact Apple/Google for those refunds.
- Refunds may be issued as account credit by default; you can request refund to the original payment method via support.
Protonmail plans and pricing
App-store (New Zealand) prices
The following prices reflect in‑app purchase prices from the New Zealand App Store (early 2026) and may be higher than web prices due to store commissions.
All amounts are NZD as listed in the app store.
| Plan | Price | Period | Typical features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail Plus (1 month, in‑app) | NZ$9.79 | Monthly | 15 GB storage, 10 extra addresses, custom domain |
| Unlimited (1 month, in‑app) | NZ$24.49 | Monthly | 500 GB storage, VPN, Drive, Pass |
| Mail Plus (12 months, in‑app) | NZ$77.90 | Annual | Same as Mail Plus monthly (annual billing) |
| Unlimited (1 year, in‑app) | NZ$199.00 | Annual | Same as Unlimited monthly (annual billing) |
Your consumer rights in New Zealand
Relevant NZ law
In New Zealand, the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act protect consumers buying services and digital products.
Services must be provided with reasonable care and skill and be fit for purpose; failure may justify a remedy, which can include refund or repair.
Practical steps and where to complain
- Document the issue, request resolution from Proton support first and keep records of all correspondence.
- If Proton is outside NZ, enforcement can be harder; contact MBIE and Citizens Advice Bureau for guidance on cross‑border complaints.
- App store purchases are also subject to Apple/Google policies - raise refund or quality issues with the store as well.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Many users praise Proton’s encryption and privacy focus, and some note positive outcomes after support interactions.
Reliable privacy features are frequently cited as the main reason customers choose Proton. See examples on Trustpilot: Trustpilot Protonmail NZ.
Common complaints
- Poor or slow customer support responses, even for paid accounts.
- Billing errors such as misapplied payments or unexpected renewal cycles.
- Reports of account access issues, storage limits causing functional problems, and difficulty cancelling multi‑year renewals.
Documentation checklist
What to gather before contacting support
- Account email and username, subscription ID, and plan name.
- Payment receipts, invoices, bank or card transaction records showing charges.
- Dates: purchase date, renewal date, and date you requested cancellation.
Useful supporting materials
- Screenshots of subscription pages, billing history, and any error messages.
- Copies of email exchanges with Proton support or app store screenshots showing subscription ownership.
- Backups or exports of important emails before cancelling an account.
Common mistakes
Failing to cancel in the correct place
A frequent error is trying to cancel an App‑Store subscription through Proton’s web dashboard - subscriptions must be cancelled in the platform where they were purchased.
Similarly, requesting an Apple/Google refund from Proton will usually be unsuccessful; use the store’s refund process.
Assuming immediate refunds or data safety
Expecting an instant refund or immediate deletion of billing is a common mistake; direct refunds are subject to Proton’s 30‑day policy and platform rules.
Not exporting emails before a downgrade can leave you over storage limits or without access to addresses - always export important data first.
Comparative recap
Quick channel comparison
The table below summarises how cancellation, refunds and typical outcomes differ by purchase channel.
| Purchase channel | How to cancel | Refund policy | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct via Proton (web/apps) | Cancel in Account dashboard on Proton website or app. | Refund request within 30 days for unused time; after 30 days discretionary. | Downgrade at period end; possible prorated credit or refund within policy. |
| Apple App Store (iOS) | Cancel via Apple subscription settings in your Apple ID. | Refunds handled by Apple per their policies. | Proton cannot cancel or directly refund; contact Apple for issues. |
| Google Play (Android) | Cancel via Google Play subscriptions in your Google account. | Refunds handled by Google Play policies. | Proton cannot cancel or directly refund; contact Google Play for disputes. |
After cancelling
Practical next steps
Export important emails and contacts before your paid period ends to avoid data loss or being locked out by storage limits.
Change recovery email addresses and update any services that use your Proton address for account recovery.
Helpful links
- Proton upgrade/downgrade support: https://proton.me/support/upgrade-downgrade
- Proton Terms (refund & billing policy): https://proton.me/legal/terms
- Proton Privacy (data & cancellation rights): https://proton.email/privacy
Address
Postal address for revocation or written notices
MeMail AG, Friedrichstr. 171, D‑10117 Berlin, Germany.
Use this address for written cancellations or revocations of agreements. For consumer rights that allow written revocation, you may send mail to this address.
Contacting support
For account‑specific help, open a support request via your Proton account or use the support links above.
If you need assistance with Apple/Google purchases, contact the relevant store support for cancellation and refund requests.