Constant Contact is an American email marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps small businesses, nonprofits, and online sellers in Malaysia manage email campaigns, build contact lists, and track engagement metrics. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Massachusetts, the service has processed billions of emails globally, but Malaysian users contract with an overseas provider whose billing, support, and terms are centered in the United States.
The platform offers drag-and-drop email editing, social media posting, automation workflows, contact segmentation, e-commerce integrations, and detailed reporting. Many Malaysian entrepreneurs and marketers rely on Constant Contact because it requires no coding knowledge and integrates with tools like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Google Workspace. However, the lack of a self-service cancellation button inside the dashboard-combined with automatic renewal before your next billing date-means cancellation requires direct contact with their support team.
Pricing structure and what you actually pay in malaysian ringgit
Constant Contact charges in US dollars, but you can calculate your Malaysian ringgit (RM) equivalent using the current exchange rate, approximately 1 USD = 4.72 RM. The company publishes three core paid tiers:
| Plan |
USD monthly |
RM estimate |
Includes |
| Lite |
$12.00 |
~RM57 |
Email campaigns, basic templates, limited automation |
| Standard |
$35.00 |
~RM165 |
Advanced automation, social posting, SMS campaigns |
| Premium |
$80.00 |
~RM378 |
Advanced segmentation, API access, priority support |
| Free trial |
$0.00 (30 days) |
RM0 |
Full-featured access, no card required initially |
If you entered a credit card during the 30-day free trial and did not cancel before the trial ended, you will be automatically charged for your chosen plan. This automatic renewal is the primary reason Malaysian users contact Constant Contact seeking refunds or cancellation confirmations.
How Constant Contact treats malaysian subscribers
Constant Contact does not publish a Malaysia-specific cancellation address, local billing page in ringgit, or dedicated Malaysian customer service channel. All support requests are routed through the US-based team. There is no minimum contract period stated in the terms, which means you can cancel at any time-but you must act before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.
The company retains your contact data and campaign archives for 30 days after cancellation. After 120 days of account inactivity, Constant Contact may delete your data permanently. This policy underscores the importance of exporting your contact lists and campaign records before you submit a cancellation request.
Your consumer rights when cancelling a SaaS subscription
As a Malaysian consumer, your cancellation rights are grounded in the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599), which protects you against unfair contract terms, misrepresentation, and loss due to service failure.
What the consumer protection act 1999 guarantees you
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, you have the right to cancel a distance contract-including online subscriptions-within 14 calendar days of purchase without providing a reason, provided you notify the trader in writing before the deadline. In the context of Constant Contact, if you subscribed directly and have not yet used the service substantially, you may invoke this cooling-off period to request a full refund.
Furthermore, Section 115 of the Act prohibits traders from imposing unfair terms that exclude or limit your cancellation rights. If Constant Contact refuses to cancel your account or continues billing after you have submitted a documented cancellation request, the company may be in breach of the Act. Consequently, you have grounds to escalate the dispute to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCCL), which administers consumer protection enforcement in Malaysia.
Section 106 of the Act also gives you the right to cancel a contract for continuous services if the trader fails to provide the service with due care and skill. If Constant Contact repeatedly fails to send your campaigns, blocks your account without notice, or provides substandard support, cancellation may be justified even outside the 14-day window.
Your legal position as a malaysian Constant Contact user
You have the right to cancel Constant Contact at any time after the 14-day cooling-off period ends, provided you follow the company's published cancellation procedure and provide written notice before your next renewal date. If Constant Contact continues to charge you after you have submitted a documented cancellation request, you may file a complaint with the MDTCCL at their complaint portal (www.konsumer.gov.my) or contact your nearest Ministry office. Yafee (yafee.com) recommends keeping all email confirmations, screenshots, and payment records to support your claim.
Constant Contact offers three routes to cancel your account, each with different processing times and documentation trails.
Direct cancellation via phone or email support
The official and fastest route is to contact Constant Contact Billing Support directly by phone or email. The company states that cancellation requests submitted via phone or email will be processed within 24 hours, and you will receive a confirmation email confirming the date and time your account was closed.
For users in Malaysia, use the international support number: +1 781-472-8120. Support is advertised as available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Alternatively, email your cancellation request to [email protected]. When you call or email, have your account username, billing email address, and the date of your last payment ready so the agent can locate your account instantly.
Cancellation through app store or google play
If you subscribed to Constant Contact via Apple's App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device, you cannot cancel through Constant Contact directly. Instead, you must cancel the subscription through your app store account.
On Apple devices, open Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Constant Contact, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android devices, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Manage Subscriptions, tap Constant Contact, and select Cancel Subscription. After cancelling through the app store, send a confirmation email to [email protected] with a screenshot of the cancellation, so Constant Contact aligns your account status with the app store record.
Refund requests after accidental renewal
If you were charged after the 14-day cooling-off period but before you submitted a documented cancellation request, you may apply for a refund under the grounds of service non-performance or because the terms were unfair. Contact Constant Contact Billing Support with a written refund request that includes your invoice date, the amount charged, and a brief explanation (for example, "I submitted a cancellation request on [date] but was billed on [date]"). Yafee recommends sending this request within 30 days of the disputed charge.
Step-by-step cancellation process for direct account holders
Follow these exact steps to ensure your Constant Contact account cancels without further charges and you receive a cancellation confirmation.
Step 1: identify your billing date and plan type
- Log in to your Constant Contact account at constantcontact.com.
- Go to Account Settings or Billing (usually in the top-right menu under your name).
- Locate your next billing or renewal date-this is critical.
- Screenshot or note your current plan name (Lite, Standard, or Premium).
- Note whether you subscribed directly or via an app store.
Yafee recommends documenting this information because if Constant Contact later charges you and disputes your cancellation claim, you will have proof of when you knew the renewal was coming.
Step 2: export your data before cancellation
- In your Constant Contact dashboard, go to Contacts and export your entire contact list as a CSV file.
- Go to Campaigns or Emails and save copies or screenshots of any campaigns you wish to keep.
- Download any reports or analytics you may need for future reference.
- Save these files to your computer or cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox).
Constant Contact will delete all account data 120 days after cancellation. If you do not export beforehand, you will lose access to your contact list permanently.
Step 3: Contact Constant Contact billing support
- By phone: Call +1 781-472-8120. Tell the agent you want to cancel your account. Provide your account username and billing email address. State your reason briefly (optional). Ask for a cancellation confirmation number or email.
- By email: Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Account Cancellation Request." Write: "I request cancellation of my Constant Contact account [username], effective immediately. My billing email is [email]. Please confirm cancellation within 24 hours."
- By web form: Visit the Constant Contact help page at constantcontact.com/cancel/account and submit your cancellation request through their online form if available.
Yafee advises using email or the web form because you will have a timestamped record of your request. Phone calls require you to take notes and ask for a confirmation email afterward.
Step 4: verify cancellation and save confirmation
- Wait for Constant Contact to send a confirmation email, usually within 24 hours.
- The email must state your account is cancelled and the effective cancellation date.
- Save this email to a folder labelled "Cancellations" on your computer or cloud storage.
- Log in to your account 48 hours later to verify you can no longer access it or that it displays a "Cancelled" status.
- Check your bank or credit card statement in 10 days to ensure no charge appears.
Step 5: if you are not charged, your cancellation succeeded
If your next billing date passes and no charge appears on your statement, cancellation is complete. Keep the confirmation email for your records for 12 months in case a delayed charge appears or a dispute arises.
Common mistakes that delay or prevent cancellation
Cancellation delays are usually preventable. Here are the mistakes Malaysian users make most often, and how to avoid them.
Cancelling after your renewal date
The single most common error is contacting Constant Contact after you have been charged for the next billing cycle. The company will still cancel your account, but you will have paid for a month (or year, if annual billing applies) that you cannot use. To avoid this, mark your renewal date in your calendar 10 days in advance and submit your cancellation request at least 5 days before renewal.
Cancelling through the wrong channel
If you subscribed via the App Store but cancelled through Constant Contact support, or vice versa, the cancellation may apply only to one system. The other will continue to charge you. Always cancel through the same channel you used to subscribe. Yafee recommends checking your original receipt email to confirm which method you used.
Not saving your cancellation confirmation
If you cancel by phone and do not receive a confirmation email, you have no proof if a dispute arises later. Always request written confirmation and wait for it before assuming your account is closed. If the company says they will "send it soon," follow up with an email saying, "Please confirm my cancellation by email within 24 hours."
Forgetting to cancel third-party app subscriptions linked to Constant Contact
If you use integrations like Zapier, Make, or other automation tools that pull data from Constant Contact, those integrations may continue to charge you separately even after you cancel Constant Contact itself. Review your email for invoice receipts from other services and cancel those too.
What happens to your data after cancellation
Understanding Constant Contact's data retention policy helps you decide what to export before you cancel.
Immediate post-cancellation period (days 1-30)
Your account enters a "grace period." You can reactivate it by contacting support and paying any missed charges. Your contact list, campaigns, and historical data remain on Constant Contact's servers. If you accidentally cancelled, this is your window to reverse the decision.
Extended retention phase (days 31-120)
After 30 days, Constant Contact no longer allows account reactivation through normal customer support. Your account is marked as cancelled, but your data is still stored. Do not attempt to recover data after day 30 through support channels, as the company will direct you to your own backups.
Permanent deletion (day 120 onwards)
After 120 days of cancellation, Constant Contact deletes all account data, including contacts, campaigns, automations, and reports. This deletion is irreversible. Consequently, you must export all needed data before or within the first 30 days after cancellation.
Refunds and chargeback procedures
Constant Contact's refund policy is strict but not immovable under Malaysian consumer law.
Refunds within the 14-day cooling-off period
If you subscribed within the last 14 days and have not fully used the service, you have an unconditional right to a refund under the Consumer Protection Act 1999. Contact Constant Contact Billing Support and state: "I am exercising my 14-day cooling-off right under the Malaysian Consumer Protection Act 1999 and request a full refund of [amount] charged on [date]." Provide your invoice number and request the refund be processed within 14 days.
Refunds after 14 days: service failure or unfair terms
If you were charged after the cooling-off period ended, you can request a refund only if Constant Contact failed to provide the service with due care or if the terms were unfair. Examples include: the company blocked your account without cause, campaigns failed to send, or support was genuinely unavailable. Submit a written refund request to [email protected] that clearly states the reason for failure and the financial harm (e.g., "My account was suspended on [date], preventing me from sending critical customer emails for [number] days").
Chargeback as a last resort
If Constant Contact refuses your refund request and you believe the charge was unfair or unauthorized, you can file a chargeback dispute through your bank or credit card provider. Contact your bank's dispute team, provide your cancellation confirmation email, and explain that you cancelled before renewal but were charged anyway. Your bank will contact Constant Contact and may reverse the charge within 30-60 days. Yafee recommends exhausting support channels first, because chargebacks can lead Constant Contact to permanently close your account and flag your payment method.
If you are considering cancellation because Constant Contact no longer meets your needs, reviewing alternatives may help you decide whether to switch or pause marketing altogether.
| Platform |
Starting price (USD) |
Self-service cancellation |
Free tier |
| Constant Contact |
$12/month |
Contact support only |
30 days (limited) |
| Mailchimp |
Free (up to 500 contacts) |
Yes, one-click cancel |
Unlimited |
| Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) |
$20/month (or free up to 300 emails/day) |
Yes, dashboard button |
Unlimited (300 emails/day) |
| Klaviyo |
$20/month |
Yes, account settings |
Free (up to 500 contacts) |
| Campaign Monitor |
$10/month |
Yes, account page |
14-day trial |
If you cancel Constant Contact to switch to Mailchimp or Brevo, both offer similar campaign building tools and integrations, with the added benefit of one-click cancellation and more generous free tiers. Nevertheless, if cost is your only concern, Constant Contact's RM57 Lite plan is competitive for businesses with fewer than 500 contacts.
Cancellation checklist for malaysian users
Print or bookmark this checklist and complete each item before you submit your cancellation to Constant Contact.
- Document your billing date. Take a screenshot of your Accounts settings page showing your renewal date. Save as "CC_Billing_Date.jpg".
- Export contacts. Download your entire contact list as a CSV file and save to your computer or cloud drive.
- Save campaign records. Screenshot or export any campaign templates, automations, or reports you may need later.
- Verify subscription source. Check your original sign-up email to confirm you subscribed directly (not via App Store or Google Play).
- Note your account username and billing email. Have both ready when you contact support.
- Identify the correct cancellation channel. If app store, cancel there. If direct, call +1 781-472-8120 or email [email protected].
- Submit cancellation request. Use email or the web form so you have a timestamped record.
- Wait for confirmation email. Expect it within 24 hours. Save it to a dedicated folder.
- Monitor your bank statement. Check 10 days after your renewal date to ensure no charge appears.
- Keep records for 12 months. Store confirmation email, screenshots, and payment records in case of future disputes.
Constant Contact does not maintain a Malaysia-specific cancellation office or postal address. All cancellation requests are handled by the US-based Billing Support team through the following channels:
| Contact method |
Details |
Processing time |
| Billing Support (International) |
+1 781-472-8120 |
Immediate (24/7 available) |
| Email support |
[email protected] |
Within 24 hours |
| Web cancellation form |
constantcontact.com/cancel/account |
Within 24 hours |
| Mailing address (US, not for Malaysia) |
Constant Contact, Inc., 1601 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02451, USA |
7-10 business days (not recommended) |
For Malaysian users, email or phone is faster and more reliable. The mailing address is provided for completeness but is not monitored as frequently as email or phone support. If you send a letter to the US address, expect a reply in 10-14 business days, which may be after your next billing date.
If Constant Contact refuses to cancel or continues charging after you have submitted a documented request, contact the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCCL) at www.konsumer.gov.my or visit your nearest regional office. File a formal consumer complaint and attach copies of your cancellation email, confirmation screenshots, and bank statements showing disputed charges. The MDTCCL can issue an enforcement notice requiring Constant Contact to process your cancellation and issue refunds.
Why yafee is your ally in navigating SaaS cancellations
Cancelling subscriptions should be simple, but SaaS companies often make it deliberately hard to retain paying customers. Yafee (yafee.com) has helped thousands of consumers in Malaysia cancel Constant Contact and other software subscriptions by clarifying their legal rights, walking them through the exact procedural steps, and escalating to regulators when companies refuse to comply. Yafee's contract law specialists understand the Consumer Protection Act 1999 inside and out and know which support channels work fastest for each service.
Whether you need to cancel Constant Contact because you switched to a competitor, your business priorities changed, or the service failed to deliver, Yafee ensures you cancel without overpaying, keep your data safe, and have a clear audit trail for your records. Yafee's guides have prevented hundreds of unnecessary charges and helped users recover disputed amounts by knowing exactly when and how to escalate to the MDTCCL.
Bookmark Yafee (yafee.com) for future subscription cancellations. Your next SaaS cancellation will be faster, cheaper, and legally sound.