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Bauer Media
Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood
PE2 6EA Peterborough United Kingdom
Digital registered letter with receipt of acceptance
Subject : Cancellation of Bauer Media agreement
Dear Sir or Madam,
This letter constitutes formal notice that I wish to terminate the agreement relating to the Bauer Media service.
This notice expresses a firm, clear, and unequivocal intention to cancel the agreement, effective at the earliest permissible date or in accordance with any applicable contractual notice period.
Please take all appropriate measures to:
– cease any billing from the effective cancellation date;
– confirm in writing that this request has been processed;
– and, where applicable, provide a final statement or confirmation of balance.
This cancellation is sent by certified electronic mail. Sending, timestamping, and content integrity are recorded, producing reliable electronic evidence. You therefore have everything needed to process this cancellation in line with rules on written notice and contractual freedom.
Under applicable personal data protection rules, I also request that you:
– delete any data not required for legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm effective erasure where privacy rules apply.I retain a full copy of this notice along with proof of mailing.
Sincerely,
This letter constitutes formal notice that I wish to terminate the agreement relating to the Bauer Media service.
This notice expresses a firm, clear, and unequivocal intention to cancel the agreement, effective at the earliest permissible date or in accordance with any applicable contractual notice period.
Please take all appropriate measures to:
– cease any billing from the effective cancellation date;
– confirm in writing that this request has been processed;
– and, where applicable, provide a final statement or confirmation of balance.
This cancellation is sent by certified electronic mail. Sending, timestamping, and content integrity are recorded, producing reliable electronic evidence. You therefore have everything needed to process this cancellation in line with rules on written notice and contractual freedom.
Under applicable personal data protection rules, I also request that you:
– delete any data not required for legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm effective erasure where privacy rules apply.I retain a full copy of this notice along with proof of mailing.
Sincerely,
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Step-by-step 2026 guide to cancel Bauer Media subscriptions and ad campaigns in the UK. Includes address, legal rights and refund steps.
https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk
Peterborough, United Kingdom
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Cancellation at a glance
| fastest method (name it + why) | Written notice for digital advertising - entitlement to refund if received 28 working days before Campaign Start Date (per Bauer Media digital advertising terms) |
|---|---|
| effective delay | Refund within 14 days of cancellation notification where statutory right applies (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013) |
| notice period | 28 working days (digital advertising cancellations) - Not published by Bauer Media for consumer subscriptions |
| cancellation fee | 0 if cancellation instruction received 28 working days before campaign start; otherwise buyer remains liable for media and production charges |
| minimum commitment | 12 months (common for many annual print subscriptions such as Angling Times, Bella Magazine, Classic Car Weekly) |
| phone + hours | Not published by Bauer Media |
| postal address for registered letter | Bauer Media, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, PE2 6EA Peterborough, United Kingdom |
What is Bauer Media
Overview
Bauer Media is a major European media group that publishes magazines, runs radio brands and sells advertising. The parent company is Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG, often referred to as Bauer Media Group.
Products and audience
Bauer Media publishes celebrity and women's magazines, TV listings, special interest titles, and operates radio brands that offer premium subscription tiers such as Absolute Radio Premium and KISS Premium. The company serves millions of readers, listeners and advertisers across Europe.
Operations and legal identity
Bauer is privately held, with headquarters in Hamburg and a large UK presence through magazine subscriptions, digital services and advertising operations. The group was founded in 1875 and employs around 12,000 people worldwide.
| Full legal name | Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| CEO | Yvonne Bauer |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Employees | ~12,000 |
| Annual revenue | $2.9bn |
How to cancel Bauer Media
| method | steps summary | estimated time | proof obtained | difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web / Online account | Not publicly disclosed by Bauer Media for most subscriptions; check your account or the magazine product page | Not publicly disclosed by Bauer Media | Not publicly disclosed by Bauer Media | Medium |
| iOS / App Store | Cancel via Apple ID Subscriptions where applicable; subject to App Store process | Immediate cancellation in App Store; billing following App Store rules | Apple confirmation email | Easy |
| Android / Google Play | Cancel via Google Play Subscriptions where applicable; subject to Google Play process | Immediate cancellation in Google Play | Google confirmation email | Easy |
| Phone | Not publicly disclosed by Bauer Media for most consumer subscriptions; advertisers use written notice for campaigns | Not published by Bauer Media | Not published by Bauer Media | Hard |
| Not publicly disclosed by Bauer Media for consumer subscription cancellations | Not published by Bauer Media | Not published by Bauer Media | Medium | |
| Post (registered letter) | Send a signed cancellation instruction to Bauer's postal address for registered letter | Allow postal transit time; processing time not published | Royal Mail return receipt | Medium |
Web / account cancellation
- Check the subscription confirmation email or the magazine product page for an account link or cancellation instructions.
- If you have an account, sign in and look for a 'manage subscription' or 'cancel subscription' option.
- Save or screenshot any confirmation screen because Bauer Media does not publish a single online cancellation route publicly for all titles.
iOS (App Store)
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name.
- Tap Subscriptions and find the Bauer title or app subscription.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. Keep the Apple confirmation email as proof.
Android (Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap profile, then Payments and subscriptions.
- Select Subscriptions, choose the Bauer title or app subscription and tap Cancel subscription.
- Keep the Google confirmation email as proof.
Phone
- Bauer Media does not publish a general customer phone number for cancellations. For advertising buyers use written notice as required by the digital advertising terms.
- If you have a phone number from your contract or confirmation email, call and ask for a cancellation reference and note the time and name of the agent.
- Bauer Media does not publish a single cancellation email address for consumer subscriptions. If your product confirmation includes an email contact, use that address and request a written cancellation confirmation.
- Attach proof of identity or order number if requested.
Post (registered letter)
- Write a signed cancellation instruction including your full name, billing address, subscription title and order or account number.
- Send by registered post to: Bauer Media, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, PE2 6EA Peterborough, United Kingdom.
- Keep the Royal Mail return receipt as proof of delivery.
Cancel by reason
Moving / change of address
If you move and the service is location-dependent (for example a local print delivery), you may request termination where delivery cannot continue. Provide evidence such as a utility bill or new tenancy agreement. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 for contract performance obligations.
Price increase
If Bauer Media increases the price during a contract and your contract does not allow that change, you can cancel and request a refund for future charges. Provide the notification you received and your contract. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Death of subscriber
If the subscriber dies, the contract can be ended by the subscriber's estate or next of kin; provide a death certificate and the subscriber's account details. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 for termination and performance obligations.
Legitimate ground
Bauer Media accepts cancellation requests for legitimate grounds where the service is not supplied with reasonable care and skill or the contract term is unfair. Evidence may include screenshots, correspondence, or formal complaints. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015.
End of minimum commitment
For products with a 12 month minimum commitment, cancellation is allowed at end of the commitment period. Provide the original order or subscription start date as proof. Applicable law: Contract terms and CMA guidance on auto-renewal.
Cooling-off (right to cancel within initial period)
Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 you have a 14-day cooling-off period for distance contracts entered online or off-premises. To use this right provide your cancellation notice within 14 days of the contract start. If digital content was supplied with your express consent and you agreed to lose the right to cancel, the right may be extinguished. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Negotiate or save
Before you cancel: how to negotiate
Bauer Media does not publish standard retention offers. There are no public reports of a universal retention discount for consumer subscriptions in the research data. To try to negotiate, contact the subscription service channel shown on your order confirmation or send a registered letter with a request for a retention offer. State the price you will accept and ask for a written offer. For advertisers, submit a written cancellation and request a refund if you meet the 28 working day deadline in the digital advertising terms: Bauer Media digital advertising terms.
What cancelling saves you - yearly examples
Compute annual cost and saving based on listed plans:
- Absolute Radio Premium £3.99 monthly = 3.99 x 12 = £47.88 per year.
- British Vogue (1-Year Subscription) £22.99 annual = £22.99 per year.
- Pocketmags Plus+ £9.99 monthly = 9.99 x 12 = £119.88 per year.
- Angling Times (12 Months) £84.99 annual = £84.99 per year.
- Bella Magazine (12 Months) £49.99 annual = £49.99 per year.
Cheapest real alternative from the pricing data is British Vogue 1-Year at £22.99 per year. Example savings versus Pocketmags Plus+: Pocketmags £119.88 - British Vogue £22.99 = £96.89 saved per year.
Legal protections and escalation
Key UK consumer law
Your cancellation and refund rights are protected by the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. For services and unfair contract terms, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies. Recent provisions on cooling-off and renewals are also set out in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; see the statutory sections for cooling-off rights and renewal notices.
Right to a refund and deadlines
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations you are entitled to a refund within 14 days of the trader receiving notification of cancellation where the right applies. If digital content is supplied during the cooling-off period with your express consent, you may lose the right to cancel for that supply. Reference: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 - cooling-off.
Escalation steps
If Bauer Media refuses a lawful refund or imposes an unfair cancellation penalty, first complain in writing to Bauer quoting your order reference and the legal basis. If unresolved, contact Citizens Advice and Trading Standards, and escalate to the appropriate ombudsman if the product category applies. For card payments, consider a Section 75 claim where the purchase qualifies or ask your card issuer for chargeback. Statutory references: Consumer Rights Act 2015; Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
What to do after cancelling Bauer Media
Check access and billing
Immediately confirm you have received a written cancellation confirmation or proof of delivery for your registered letter. Check your bank or card statements for any further charges; if you were charged after cancellation, collect evidence and contact your card issuer for chargeback or Section 75 where applicable.
Data and account
Request confirmation of data retention or deletion if you want your personal data removed. Keep copies of identification and order numbers that you used to cancel the account in case a dispute arises.
Re-activation and refunds
If your cancellation is accepted, verify the final billing date and any refund amount. Refunds due under the Consumer Contracts Regulations should be issued within 14 days of cancellation acknowledgement. For advertising refunds, Bauer will refund payments received if cancellation notice was delivered 28 working days before the campaign start.
Next steps and practical checklist
Follow this checklist to complete cancellation and protect your rights.
- Locate your subscription confirmation or advertising contract and note the order number and start date.
- If cancelling an advertising campaign, send written notice at least 28 working days before the Campaign Start Date per the digital advertising terms: digital advertising terms.
- If cancelling by post, send a signed letter to Bauer Media, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, PE2 6EA Peterborough, United Kingdom and keep the Royal Mail receipt.
- For App Store or Google Play subscriptions, cancel through Apple or Google and keep their confirmation email.
- Request a written confirmation of cancellation from Bauer Media and keep it for 12 months.
- If you are due a refund, expect it within 14 days; if not received, contact Citizens Advice or your card issuer for escalation.
Plans
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Pros & cons
Pros
Wide portfolio covering magazines, radio and digital audio brands across the UK and Europe.
Clear advertising cancellation deadline for digital campaigns: 28 working days.
Multiple subscription formats: monthly, annual and single-issue digital purchases.
Cons
No single published universal consumer cancellation email or phone number.
Processing times for refunds and cancellation confirmations are not published for most consumer subscriptions.
Some subscriptions have 12 month minimum commitments which restrict early termination.
Competitors & alternatives
Below are common alternatives people compare for this type of subscription.
Pocketmags
£9.99
/ mois
Aggregator platform offering many titles under one subscription.
PressReader
/ mois
Global news and magazine reader platform (pricing depends on plan and promotions).
Single-title direct subscriptions (various publishers)
Varies by title
/ mois
Direct subscription often cheaper for a single title on an annual plan.
Countries where Bauer Media is available
Bauer Media is available in many countries. Here are several frequently cited markets:
United KingdomGermanyOther European countries (specific availability varies by product)
Subscription & cancellation
What you should know about Bauer Media subscription and cancellation terms:
Subscription type
Automatic monthly or yearly renewal. Billing is handled by the primary account or the signup platform.
Renewal
Renewal runs automatically at the end of each billing period while the subscription stays active.
Cancellation
Cancel from account settings or the app store used at signup. Access usually continues until the paid period ends.
Refunds
Refunds depend on billing date, country, and payment channel.
Family plan
The family plan admin can add or remove members per the service’s household and age rules.
Commitment
Plan changes and cancellations follow the provider’s terms and local law.
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