Proton Mail, a secure email service known for its strong encryption, is offering a special discount for the back-to-school season. Customers who sign up for the Proton Mail Plus plan will receive a 40% discount on the first year, bringing the annual cost down to 36 euros, from the usual 40 euros. In addition to the discounted subscription, users also get a 40 euro gift card that can be used at major retailers and services like Amazon, Carrefour, IKEA, Uber, and Zalando. The gift card is sent via email after the first month of the subscription, as long as the 30-day satisfaction guarantee is not used. To participate in the offer, users need to provide their email address and subscribe to the Proton Mail Plus service. This plan includes 15 GB of online storage, the ability to manage up to 10 email addresses, and features like "hide-my-email," which lets users create temporary email addresses for online sign-ups. It also includes built-in encryption for email communications, allowing users to send encrypted messages to non-Proton users by sharing a decryption key beforehand. The Proton Mail Plus subscription automatically renews each year, but users can opt out of this feature if they prefer. Proton offers customer support in English around the clock via chat and email, and support is also available in French. The service is often seen as a secure alternative to popular email platforms like Gmail, with a focus on making encryption accessible to the general public. While some advanced features are only available with the paid plan, the service emphasizes privacy and security for everyday users. For those interested in learning more, an independent review from Clubic provides additional insights into the service's features and performance.