Cookies Policy

Website Legal Document — Publicly Available

This Cookies Policy is published on the Academy’s website for informational purposes. It applies to all visitors of the Site and does not require a signature. This document should be linked in the website footer alongside the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

This Cookies Policy applies to the website operated under the domain

Website domain: shakhtaracademytoronto.ca

(the “Site”) and any associated Academy web domains operated by Canada Football Sports Investment Inc., operating as Shakhtar Academy Toronto (the “Academy”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, enhance your browsing experience, and help us understand how the Site is used. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, what we use them for, and how you can control them.

For full details on how we collect, use, and protect personal information — including information about minors — please review our Privacy Policy, published separately on the Site and prepared in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy law.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They help the Site recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality across sessions.

• First-party cookies are set directly by the Academy’s website.
• Third-party cookies are set by external service providers operating on our behalf (e.g., analytics platforms).

2. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE?

The table below summarises the categories of cookies we use, their purpose, and the applicable consent status.

• Essential / Functional: Core site functionality, user preferences, session management. Always active.
• Performance / Analytics: Aggregate usage data: pages visited, traffic patterns, time on site (e.g., Google Analytics). Active by default — opt-out available.
• Optional / Marketing: Social media integrations, promotional content, retargeting (only if enabled). Opt-in via cookie banner.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as medical details, financial data, or precise location.

3. WHAT INFORMATION DO COOKIES COLLECT?

Cookies used on this Site may collect the following types of technical and usage information:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Approximate location based on IP address (not a precise physical address)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• General referral source (how you arrived at the Site)
• Interactions and navigation patterns on the Site

This information is used in aggregate form to improve Site performance and content. It is not used to identify individual visitors unless they have separately provided their personal information (e.g., through the registration portal).

4. YOUR CONSENT & COOKIE CHOICES

When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that explains the types of cookies in use and allows you to accept or manage your preferences.

• Essential cookies are always active as they are necessary for the Site to function.
• Analytics and optional cookies will only be activated upon your consent, where technically implemented.
• You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings (see Section 5) or by using the cookie preference centre on the Site where available.

By continuing to use the Site after being presented with the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.

5. HOW TO CONTROL OR DISABLE COOKIES

You can manage cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Refuse new cookies from being stored
• Delete existing cookies from your device
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
• Block third-party cookies specifically

Browser-specific instructions are typically found under “Settings”, “Options”, or “Preferences”. For guidance on managing cookies in specific browsers, visit the Help section of your browser or the following resources:

• Google Chrome cookie settings: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox cookie settings: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Apple Safari cookie settings: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality or availability of certain features on the Site.

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES & SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may engage trusted third-party service providers that place cookies on our behalf. These providers operate under their own privacy and data practices. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third-party providers used on the Site maintain standards consistent with applicable Canadian privacy law.

Examples of third-party services that may set cookies include:

• Web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) — used to measure Site traffic and performance
• Social media integration tools — used only if social sharing or embedded content features are enabled

We do not sell, rent, or share data collected through cookies with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

7. PRIVACY & PIPEDA COMPLIANCE

The Academy is subject to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation. Our use of cookies and any associated collection of personal information is conducted in accordance with these obligations.

Because the Site may be visited by minors (under 18), we take additional care to limit the collection of personal information through cookies and do not use cookies for profiling or targeted advertising directed at minors.

For full details on how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected, please refer to our Privacy Policy, available on the Site.

8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operational practices. The most recent version will always be posted on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or about how we use cookies on the Site, please contact us:

Organisation: Canada Football Sports Investment Inc., operating as Shakhtar Academy Toronto

Effective Date: January 30th, 2026     Last Updated: January 30th, 2026