How to cancel Anonymous VPN in canada and recover your subscription fees
What Anonymous VPN is and why cancellation matters
Anonymous VPN, distributed under the TorGuard brand, is a subscription-based virtual private network service that encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through server locations worldwide. The service operates on a recurring billing model, charging you monthly or annually depending on your chosen plan tier. You may have purchased it directly from the provider, through an app store, or via a third-party reseller-each purchase route triggers a different cancellation process.
You might cancel for legitimate reasons: the service fails to deliver promised speeds, you discovered a more affordable alternative, your privacy needs have changed, or you no longer require VPN protection. Yafee understands that ending a subscription should be transparent and straightforward. This guide walks you through every cancellation pathway available to you, explains your legal protections under Canadian consumer law, and ensures you recover any refunds you are entitled to claim.
Your consumer rights and legal protections in canada
Canadian federal and provincial laws provide you with specific rights when canceling recurring subscription services like Anonymous VPN.
Federal protections under the combating exorbitant subscription charges act
The Negative Option Rule, established under the Combating Exorbitant Subscription Charges Act, requires VPN providers to obtain your express consent before any auto-renewal charge occurs. The provider must disclose all material terms-including renewal frequency, cost, and cancellation method-before you pay. Furthermore, the law mandates that cancellation must be as easy as the original signup process. If Anonymous VPN fails to meet these standards, you have legal grounds to dispute charges and demand a refund.
The Competition Bureau, Canada's federal consumer enforcement agency, actively investigates VPN providers who breach these rules. Consequently, if you believe Anonymous VPN has violated the Negative Option Rule, you can file a formal complaint with the Competition Bureau at competition.gc.ca.
Provincial consumer protection legislation
Your province adds a second layer of protection. Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, for example, grants you a 10-day cooling-off period for distance sales and requires clear, upfront cancellation instructions. British Columbia's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act imposes similar duties. Quebec's Law on the Protection of Consumers mandates that subscription terms be written in plain language and that cancellation be accessible without undue obstacles. In accordance with these provincial laws, Anonymous VPN must honor your cancellation request within a reasonable timeframe and process any owed refund without delay.
Your legal position
You have the right to cancel Anonymous VPN at any time. If you paid for an annual plan and have not used the full term, you are entitled to a pro-rata refund unless you fall outside your province's cooling-off period (typically 10-30 days). Auto-renewal charges made after your cancellation request must be reversed. If the provider refuses, escalate to your provincial consumer protection office or the Competition Bureau. Document every cancellation attempt-email confirmations, dates, and response times-to support a formal complaint.
Current pricing and subscription tiers in canadian dollars
Anonymous VPN pricing is listed in US dollars on the provider's website; your actual Canadian charge depends on your payment method and the exchange rate on your billing date.
| Plan name |
Price (approx. CAD) |
Billing cycle |
Auto-renewal |
| Standard Monthly |
$18-$22 |
Monthly |
Yes, unless cancelled |
| Standard Annual |
$140-$180 |
Once per year |
Yes, unless cancelled |
| Premium Monthly |
$28-$38 |
Monthly |
Yes, unless cancelled |
| Premium Annual |
$200-$270 |
Once per year |
Yes, unless cancelled |
| Dedicated IP (add-on) |
$8-$12 |
Monthly |
Yes, unless cancelled |
Timing tip: If you subscribed to an annual plan, locate your next billing date in your account or billing email immediately. Cancel before that date to avoid a surprise renewal charge.
How to cancel Anonymous VPN via email
Anonymous VPN's Terms of Use specify email as the primary cancellation method, and the provider does not operate a self-service account portal for cancellations. Email remains your most direct and legally compliant route.
Step 1: gather your account information
Before you compose your cancellation email, collect the following details from your account or billing records.
- Your registered email address with Anonymous VPN
- Your subscription ID or account username
- The email address where you receive billing confirmations
- Your next scheduled renewal date
- The last four digits of your payment method (credit card or PayPal)
Step 2: compose a clear, formal cancellation email
Send your email to the provider's support address. Your message must be unambiguous and include all identifying information.
Example template:
Subject: Subscription Cancellation Request - [Your Email Address]
Dear Anonymous VPN Support Team,
I am writing to formally request cancellation of my Anonymous VPN subscription effective immediately. My account details are as follows:
Registered email: [your email]
Subscription ID: [your subscription ID]
Next renewal date: [date]
Payment method (last 4 digits): [xxxx]
Please confirm receipt of this cancellation request and provide written confirmation once the cancellation is complete. I request that no further charges be applied to my account.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Full Name]
Step 3: send your email via registered or tracked delivery
Use your email provider's read receipt or delivery confirmation feature. Alternatively, send via a service that logs timestamp and recipient confirmation (for example, Gmail's "Request read receipt" or a platform like Proof Mail). This creates a verifiable record that Anonymous VPN received your cancellation request, which is essential if a dispute arises later.
Step 4: await written confirmation within 10 business days
The provider is obligated under the Negative Option Rule to confirm your cancellation in writing within a reasonable timeframe. Expect confirmation within 10 business days. If the provider does not respond or denies your request, proceed to escalation (see "What to do if Anonymous VPN refuses your cancellation" below).
If you subscribed via an app store or reseller, your cancellation route differs from direct-provider cancellation.
Apple app store or apple one subscription (iOS/macOS)
- Open the App Store app on your Apple device
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Subscriptions" and find Anonymous VPN
- Tap "Manage" and then "Cancel Subscription"
- Select your reason and confirm cancellation
- Note the cancellation date shown on screen
Apple processes the cancellation immediately and sends a confirmation email. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, after which the subscription terminates.
Google play store (Android)
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Manage subscriptions"
- Find Anonymous VPN and tap it
- Tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts
- Google displays your access end date
Google Play processes cancellations immediately. You retain access until your billing cycle ends.
Direct reseller or third-party vendor
If you purchased through a reseller or discount bundler, contact that vendor's support team directly. Provide your order confirmation number and the email associated with your purchase. The reseller must forward your cancellation request to Anonymous VPN and confirm completion to you. If the reseller refuses or does not respond within 5 business days, escalate to your credit card issuer or payment platform (PayPal, Stripe, etc.) to reverse the charge.
What to do if Anonymous VPN refuses your cancellation
In the rare event that the provider ignores or denies your cancellation request, you have formal enforcement options.
Escalation step 1: send a formal written notice
If Anonymous VPN does not respond to your email within 10 business days, send a follow-up via registered mail to the provider's registered business address. Include your original cancellation email, the date you sent it, and a statement that you are formally notifying the company of its failure to comply with the Negative Option Rule. Yafee recommends using Canada Post's Registered Mail service with proof of delivery-this creates a legal timestamp and demonstrates your good-faith effort to resolve the matter.
Escalation step 2: dispute the charge with your payment provider
Contact your credit card issuer, bank, or PayPal account and file a chargeback or dispute. Provide the following documentation:
- Your original cancellation email and its timestamp
- Any written response from Anonymous VPN
- Screenshots of your account showing the subscription is still active
- A copy of your formal written notice (if sent by registered mail)
- Your billing statement showing the disputed charge
Your payment provider has up to 120 days to investigate and issue a provisional credit. In the meantime, the charge is disputed on your account.
Escalation step 3: complaint to the competition bureau
File a formal complaint with the Competition Bureau at competition.gc.ca. Select "Report consumer fraud or deceptive marketing" and provide a detailed account of your cancellation attempts, dates, and the provider's refusal. The Competition Bureau investigates patterns of non-compliance and can initiate enforcement action against Anonymous VPN if multiple consumers report similar breaches.
Escalation step 4: provincial consumer protection office
Contact your provincial consumer protection ministry (for example, Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, or British Columbia's Consumer Protection BC). Submit a formal complaint with all documentation. Your province's consumer protection office can mediate disputes, issue administrative penalties, or refer the case to the provincial attorney general for prosecution if the breach is egregious.
Refund eligibility and timeline
Your refund entitlement depends on your plan type, how many months remain, and your province's cooling-off period.
Monthly subscriptions
If you cancel mid-month, you do not receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of that month-unless you fall within your province's cooling-off window (typically 10-30 days from purchase). After the cooling-off period expires, monthly cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle with no refund owed.
Annual subscriptions
If you purchased an annual plan and cancel before the full year elapses, you may be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the unused months. For example, if you paid CAD 160 for a 12-month plan and cancel after 3 months, you are owed a refund for the 9 unused months (approximately CAD 120, minus any service credits). Yafee advises verifying this with the provider in writing before cancellation; include the refund calculation in your cancellation email so there is no misunderstanding.
Processing timeline
Once you cancel, the provider must process any owed refund within 30 days. If you paid by credit card, the refund appears on your statement as a credit within 5-10 business days of the provider initiating it. PayPal refunds typically post within 3-5 business days. If no refund appears after 30 days, contact the provider's support team and follow the escalation steps above.
Common cancellation mistakes and how to avoid them
Canceling a VPN subscription is straightforward, but missteps can leave you paying charges you did not authorize. Here is how to stay protected.
Mistake 1: assuming the app cancellation is complete
If you uninstall the Anonymous VPN app or disconnect your account in-app, your subscription is not automatically canceled. The subscription remains active in your app store account, and charges continue. You must explicitly cancel through your app store settings (Apple, Google) or by emailing the provider directly. Do not rely on app removal alone.
Mistake 2: not documenting your cancellation request
If you cancel via email, screenshot or save the email confirmation, including the timestamp and recipient address. If you cancel via app store, take a screenshot of the "Subscription cancelled" confirmation screen. This documentation is invaluable if the provider later claims it never received your cancellation or charges you again. Yafee strongly recommends creating a folder in your email or cloud storage dedicated to all subscription cancellations-you will thank yourself if a dispute arises.
Mistake 3: ignoring your renewal date
If you intend to cancel but do not act before your renewal date, you will be charged for another billing cycle. Set a phone reminder one week before your next renewal date. If you miss it and are charged after cancellation, immediately dispute the charge with your payment provider.
Mistake 4: canceling without a refund request
Do not assume the provider will automatically refund you if you have unused service time. Explicitly request a refund in your cancellation email if you believe one is owed. State the calculation (for example, "3 of 12 months remaining at CAD 160 per year = CAD 40 refund owed"). This forces the provider to either honor the refund or formally deny it, creating a clear record if escalation is needed.
Mistake 5: relying on phone support without written confirmation
If Anonymous VPN offers phone support and you cancel verbally, always follow up with an email restating the cancellation. "Per our phone call on [date], I am confirming my cancellation request..." This creates a paper trail and prevents the provider from claiming the cancellation never happened.
What happens after you cancel
Once your cancellation is confirmed, expect the following sequence of events.
Access retention during billing cycle
Your access to Anonymous VPN continues until the end of your current billing cycle, even after cancellation is confirmed. If you cancel on day 10 of a 30-day billing cycle, you retain access for the remaining 20 days. This is standard practice and is required by Canadian consumer protection law-you pay for the service through the end of the period, so you are entitled to use it.
No further charges
Once your cancellation is processed and confirmed, no further charges appear on your account. If a charge appears after your cancellation date, it is either a processing error or a violation of the Negative Option Rule. Immediately dispute it with your payment provider and contact the provider's support team with your cancellation confirmation number.
Account data and login access
After your cancellation takes effect, your account login and personal data are typically retained by Anonymous VPN for 30-90 days. You can delete your account and request permanent data deletion by emailing support with a formal deletion request. In accordance with Canada's privacy laws (PIPEDA), the provider must honor your deletion request within 30 days. For additional privacy clarity, Yafee recommends asking the provider to confirm in writing that all your personal data has been deleted from their systems.
Re-subscription and promotional offers
After cancellation, Anonymous VPN may send you re-subscription offers or promotional discounts via email. You are not obligated to respond. If the emails become excessive, mark them as spam or unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of each email. The provider must honor unsubscribe requests within 10 business days under Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL).
Key steps to protect yourself during cancellation
Use this checklist to ensure your cancellation is complete and your rights are protected.
| Step |
Action |
Completed |
| 1 |
Note your next renewal date from your latest billing email |
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| 2 |
Send formal cancellation email with account details and refund request (if applicable) |
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| 3 |
Use read receipt or tracked email service to confirm delivery |
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| 4 |
Screenshot or save all cancellation confirmations |
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| 5 |
Wait 10 business days for written confirmation |
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| 6 |
If no response, send formal written notice by registered mail |
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| 7 |
If charged after cancellation, file payment dispute immediately |
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Summary and next steps
Canceling Anonymous VPN in Canada is straightforward when you follow the legal framework and procedural steps outlined above. The Combating Exorbitant Subscription Charges Act and provincial consumer protection laws guarantee your right to cancel at any time with no undue obstacles. Email the provider with your account details and a clear refund request; document every step; and escalate to your payment provider or the Competition Bureau if the company refuses to cooperate.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover refunds by combining legal knowledge with practical, step-by-step guidance. Your cancellation is not a negotiation-it is your legal right. Act decisively, document thoroughly, and do not hesitate to escalate if the provider delays or denies your request. The Competition Bureau and your provincial consumer protection office exist to enforce these rights on your behalf.
Start your cancellation today. Follow the email template provided above, send your cancellation request with proof of delivery, and confirm the cancellation in writing within 10 business days. If you need further guidance after cancellation, Yafee remains your trusted resource for contract law and consumer protection in Canada.