How to cancel My Perfect Cover Letter and protect your refund rights in canada
What is My Perfect Cover Letter
My Perfect Cover Letter is a SaaS platform that generates, formats and downloads professional cover letters using AI-powered templates and guided content suggestions. You access the service through its website or via mobile apps on Apple's App Store and Google Play. The platform offers monthly subscriptions, annual plans and one-time purchases, with pricing that varies by platform and payment method. If you subscribed and now want to stop recurring charges, you have clear legal protections under Canadian consumer law-and Yafee is here to walk you through the cancellation process step by step.
Why you might want to cancel My Perfect Cover Letter
Your reasons for cancelling may include completion of your job search, discovery of a free alternative that better meets your needs, accumulation of subscription charges despite infrequent use, or unexpected charges after a trial period ended. You may also decide to cancel simply to reduce discretionary spending. Regardless of your reason, Canadian law protects your right to cancel without penalty or justification. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover refunds-and this guide ensures you understand your options and your legal standing.
How My Perfect Cover Letter charges you
My Perfect Cover Letter operates on a tiered pricing structure that depends on where you purchase. Web subscriptions typically begin with a discounted trial (for example, 14 days at CAD $2.95), then convert to recurring monthly charges (such as CAD $34.95 every four weeks). Annual plans charge upfront (approximately CAD $119.40 per year, or CAD $9.95 monthly equivalent). App Store purchases process through Apple's payment system, while Google Play purchases process through Google's billing infrastructure. Each platform has distinct refund timelines and policies, which affects your cancellation strategy.
| Platform |
Billing cycle |
Trial period |
Refund window |
| Website (direct) |
Monthly or annual |
14 days at CAD $2.95 |
14-30 days from purchase |
| Apple App Store |
Monthly or annual |
Varies (usually 3-7 days) |
45 days from charge |
| Google Play |
Monthly or annual |
Varies (usually 7 days) |
48 hours from charge |
| Annual prepaid |
One charge per year |
None (if purchased directly) |
14-30 days from charge |
Your consumer rights under canadian law
Canadian consumer protection law gives you statutory rights that override any terms My Perfect Cover Letter publishes in its agreement.
Statutory protections and cooling-off periods
All Canadian provinces-including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and others-grant consumers a cooling-off period for distance (online) purchases. This period typically runs 14 days from the date of purchase; some provinces extend it to 30 days. During this window, you may cancel and request a full refund without providing a reason or justification. My Perfect Cover Letter cannot refuse a refund simply because it claims a "no refund" policy in its terms of service. Statutory law supersedes contract terms that contradict consumer protection legislation.
Furthermore, if you were charged during a free trial without explicit informed consent-for example, if the trial terms were unclear or the company charged you without confirming your agreement-you have grounds to dispute the charge. If My Perfect Cover Letter made the cancellation process deliberately hidden or unreasonably difficult, you may file a complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority, which can investigate and compel a refund.
Your legal position
You can cancel at any time without penalty. Canadian law does not require you to justify your cancellation or wait until a contract term expires. You can stop the subscription immediately upon request. Any charges that arrive after you cancel are unauthorized and can be disputed with your credit card company or bank. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof. If the company refuses to refund charges made after you cancelled, your provincial consumer protection authority (such as the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services or the British Columbia Consumer Protection Office) can investigate and order restitution.
Right to dispute unauthorized charges
If My Perfect Cover Letter continues to charge you after you cancel, contact your financial institution immediately. Report the charge as unauthorized. Under Canada's consumer protection laws and payment card networks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), your bank can initiate a chargeback dispute within a set timeframe, typically 60-120 days. You are not liable for unauthorized charges; the burden falls on the merchant to prove you authorized each transaction.
How to cancel My Perfect Cover Letter
Cancellation methods depend on where you purchased your subscription. Follow the procedure that matches your purchase platform.
Cancel a web subscription directly
If you subscribed through My Perfect Cover Letter's website, you can cancel your account and stop recurring charges in minutes.
- Log in to your My Perfect Cover Letter account on the company's website using your registered email and password.
- If you forgot your password, click the "Forgot Password" link and follow the email reset instructions.
- Check your spam folder if you do not receive the reset email within 5 minutes.
- Navigate to your account settings or subscription management page.
- This is typically found in a menu labeled "Account," "Settings," "My Subscription" or "Billing."
- If you cannot locate it, check the footer of the website for a "Help" or "Support" link.
- Select the option to cancel or downgrade your subscription.
- The company may offer a discounted rate or ask you to confirm. Proceed only if you intend to cancel.
- Do not choose "pause" or "temporary suspension" unless you plan to reactivate later.
- Confirm your cancellation by clicking the final "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, cancel my subscription" button.
- A confirmation page or confirmation email should appear immediately.
- Save or forward this confirmation to yourself for your records.
- Verify that no further charges appear on your next billing date.
- Check your email for invoice notifications that may still arrive if they were scheduled before cancellation.
- If charges continue, escalate to customer service with your confirmation email and request an immediate refund.
Cancel a subscription purchased on apple app store
If you subscribed via Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple's system, not directly on the My Perfect Cover Letter website.
- On your iPhone, iPad or Mac, open the Settings app (or System Preferences on Mac).
- Tap or click your Apple ID name at the top of the screen.
- On older iOS versions, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iTunes and App Store.
- Select "Subscriptions" or "Media and Purchases" > "Subscriptions."
- Find "My Perfect Cover Letter" in your active subscriptions list and tap it.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Apple.
- Your subscription ends at the next billing date; you retain access until then.
- Request a refund for recent charges if you cancelled within 45 days of purchase.
- Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, log in with your Apple ID, and file a refund request.
- Explain that you cancelled due to unexpected charges or an unclear trial.
- Apple typically responds within 5-10 business days.
Cancel a subscription purchased on google play
If you subscribed via Google Play, cancel through your Google Account, not through My Perfect Cover Letter's website.
- On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Manage your Google Account" and navigate to the "Payments and subscriptions" tab.
- Tap "Manage subscriptions."
- Find "My Perfect Cover Letter" and tap it.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm.
- Your subscription ends at the next billing date.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Google.
- Request a refund for recent charges if you are within 48 hours of the charge.
- Return to the subscription detail page and tap "Report a problem."
- Describe why you want a refund (for example, unexpected charges or cancelled before using the service).
- Google typically responds within 3-5 business days.
Cancel by contacting customer service
If you cannot cancel through your account settings or app store, contact My Perfect Cover Letter's customer service team directly.
- Visit the company's website and locate the "Contact Us," "Help," or "Support" page.
- Send an email to customer service requesting cancellation of your subscription.
- Include your full name, email address associated with the account, and the date you subscribed.
- State clearly: "I request immediate cancellation of my My Perfect Cover Letter subscription effective today."
- Send the email using a method that provides a read receipt or delivery confirmation.
- This creates evidence that you submitted your cancellation request.
- Expect a response within 2-3 business days.
- If the company does not respond, follow up with a second email and reference your first request date.
- If email is unsuccessful, contact the company through its social media accounts or submit a cancellation request through its website's live chat feature.
- Keep screenshots of any correspondence for your records.
Cancel by registered mail
If you prefer to submit a written cancellation notice by post, you may send a registered letter (posta raccomandata) to My Perfect Cover Letter's physical address, though this method is slower and unnecessary under Canadian consumer law. Email cancellation is binding and legally sufficient. However, if you choose to mail your notice, use registered mail with a return receipt to prove delivery. Your cancellation takes effect upon the company's receipt, not upon mailing.
Refund timelines and recovery options
The refund timeline depends on the platform and the timing of your cancellation request.
Web subscription refunds
If you cancel a web subscription within 14 days of your initial purchase (or within 30 days in provinces with extended cooling-off periods), you can request a full refund of charges paid. My Perfect Cover Letter should process the refund within 5-10 business days to your original payment method. If the company does not refund you within this timeframe, contact your bank or credit card company to initiate a chargeback dispute. You have statutory grounds for the refund under provincial consumer protection law, which is a stronger position than relying on the company's goodwill.
App store refunds
Apple processes refund requests within its 45-day window from the date of charge. If you request a refund within this period, Apple typically approves it and credits your Apple Account within 5-10 business days. If Apple denies your refund request, you can escalate to your financial institution and dispute the charge as unauthorized if you did not explicitly consent to the subscription terms (for example, if the trial terms were unclear).
Google play refunds
Google Play allows refunds within 48 hours of the charge date only. This window is significantly shorter than Apple's or web purchases, so act immediately if you want to recover charges. If Google denies your refund request, contact your bank to initiate a chargeback dispute. Document the unclear trial terms or unexpected charges in your complaint.
When the refund window has closed
If more than 14-30 days have passed since your purchase but you were charged without proper consent (for example, trial terms were hidden or you did not authorize the recurring charge), you still have grounds for a refund. File a complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority, which can investigate the company's billing practices. Yafee recommends submitting documentation of your purchase date, the terms you agreed to and proof of your cancellation attempt. The authority can order restitution even after the standard refund window closes if it finds the company violated consumer protection law.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Most cancellation problems stem from incomplete action rather than company refusal. Protect yourself by following these precautions.
Do not assume "pause" means "cancel"
Many services offer a "pause subscription" option that temporarily stops charges but does not permanently end your subscription. Pausing keeps your account active and may resume charges automatically after 30 or 90 days. If you want to cancel permanently, you must select the cancellation or deletion option explicitly, not pause.
Do not rely on verbal cancellations or chat transcripts alone
If you cancel through live chat or a phone call with customer service, always request a follow-up confirmation email. Chat transcripts can be lost or deleted from the company's system. An email confirmation provides durable proof of your cancellation request and the date submitted. Without it, you have no evidence if the company disputes whether you cancelled and continues charging.
Do not ignore charges after cancellation
If a charge appears after you cancelled, contact the company immediately with your cancellation confirmation. If the company does not respond or refuses to refund within 5 business days, escalate to your bank or credit card company to dispute the charge. Do not wait or assume the charge will be reversed on its own. Banks have strict deadlines for disputes (typically 60-120 days from the charge), so act quickly.
Do not delete confirmation emails
Archive your cancellation confirmation email and any correspondence with the company. If a dispute arises over whether you cancelled, your confirmation email is the strongest evidence. Keep these records for at least one year after cancellation.
After you cancel My Perfect Cover Letter
Cancellation is final. Here's what to expect and what to monitor.
Account access and data
Once you cancel, your access to My Perfect Cover Letter ends immediately or at the next billing cycle (depending on the platform). You lose the ability to download new cover letters or modify existing templates. If you created documents in the platform, export or save them to your device before cancellation, as the company may delete your account and associated files within 30-90 days.
Verify no further charges occur
Check your bank or credit card statement for at least two billing cycles after cancellation. If your subscription was monthly, monitor your account for two months. If annual, monitor for one full year. If an unexpected charge appears, report it to your bank immediately. Do not ignore it, as your dispute window is time-limited.
Request your data if needed
Under Canadian privacy laws (including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act at the federal level and provincial privacy legislation), you can request a copy of any personal data My Perfect Cover Letter holds about you. Send a written request to the company's privacy email address. You have the right to this data within 30 days of your request.
Pricing comparison and cancellation checklist
Understanding your charges and cancellation options ensures you recover refunds where legal rights support them.
| Scenario |
Refund eligible |
Action required |
Timeframe |
| Cancelled within 14 days of purchase (web) |
Yes, full refund |
Request via customer service or account settings |
5-10 business days |
| Charged during trial without consent |
Yes, eligible to dispute |
File complaint with provincial consumer protection authority |
30-60 days to resolution |
| Cancelled within 45 days (Apple App Store) |
Yes, full refund |
Request through reportaproblem.apple.com |
5-10 business days |
| Cancelled within 48 hours (Google Play) |
Yes, full refund |
Request through Google Play "Report a problem" |
3-5 business days |
| Cancelled after refund window; charges continue |
Possibly, if billing consent was unclear |
File complaint with provincial regulator; escalate to bank for chargeback |
60-120 days (bank window) |
Pre-cancellation checklist
Before you submit your cancellation request, complete these steps to protect yourself:
- Gather your account email and password (you will need to log in).
- Note the date you subscribed and the amount of the first charge (check your bank statement).
- Take a screenshot of your subscription details (current status, next billing date, amount).
- Export or save any cover letters or documents you created in the platform.
- Identify which platform you used (website, Apple App Store or Google Play).
- Write down the cancellation method you will use (account settings, app store, or customer service email).
- Set a reminder to verify no charges appear 3-5 days after your cancellation deadline.
When to escalate a refund dispute
If My Perfect Cover Letter refuses to refund you or continues charging after cancellation, you have regulatory remedies under Canadian law.
File a complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority
Every Canadian province maintains a consumer protection office that investigates complaints about unfair billing practices, unauthorized charges and refusal to honour cancellation requests. These authorities include the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, the British Columbia Consumer Protection Office, and equivalent bodies in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and other provinces. Your complaint must include documentary evidence: your cancellation confirmation, proof of authorization (or lack thereof), and evidence of charges after cancellation. The regulator can order the company to refund you and may impose fines or license restrictions if it finds systematic violations.
Initiate a chargeback dispute with your bank
Contact your financial institution's dispute department within 60-120 days of an unauthorized charge. Provide your cancellation confirmation, the company's refusal to refund (if applicable), and your bank statement showing the disputed charge. Banks can reverse unauthorized charges even if the company disputes the claim. The merchant bears the burden of proving you authorized the transaction; if they cannot, you are credited the amount.
Report the company to the better business bureau
File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or local equivalent. While the BBB has no legal enforcement power, a public complaint record may pressure the company to respond and can alert other consumers to billing problems.
Why yafee helps you navigate this process
Cancelling a SaaS subscription involves multiple platforms, refund windows and legal frameworks. Most consumers find the process confusing or intentionally obscured by companies hoping you forget to cancel. Yafee has helped thousands of Canadians understand their statutory rights, navigate the specific cancellation steps for their platform, and recover refunds they are legally entitled to. Our guides break down the legal framework-Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, British Columbia's Consumer Protection Act and equivalent provincial laws-into actionable steps that do not require legal expertise. Whether you subscribed through My Perfect Cover Letter's website, Apple's ecosystem or Google Play, Yafee provides the exact procedure, the refund deadlines that apply and the escalation path if the company refuses to cooperate. You do not need to negotiate with customer service or guess at your legal standing; Yafee puts the law in plain language and the remedy in your hands.
Summary and next steps
My Perfect Cover Letter operates on multiple platforms, each with distinct cancellation and refund procedures. You have clear statutory rights under Canadian consumer protection law: you can cancel at any time without penalty, and you can request a refund within 14-30 days of purchase regardless of the company's stated refund policy. Cancellation methods range from simple account settings (web and app stores) to email requests to your customer service team. Refund timelines depend on your purchase platform-web subscriptions process within 5-10 business days, Apple within 45 days, and Google Play within 48 hours. If the company refuses to refund you or continues charging after cancellation, file a complaint with your provincial consumer protection regulator or dispute the charge with your bank. Yafee recommends documenting everything: your subscription date, cancellation confirmation, and any post-cancellation charges. Keep these records for at least one year. Act immediately if you identify unauthorized charges; your bank's dispute window closes within 60-120 days. By following this guide, you protect yourself against surprise charges and enforce the refund rights Canadian law guarantees you.