Cookie Policy for AscendantAcademy.ca

Last Updated: November 2025

Ascendant Academy ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on AscendantAcademy.ca and all associated pages, dashboards, and sub-domains (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so you don't have to re-enter information each time.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – removed when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted
  • First-party cookies – set by us
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics tools)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to ensure the smooth operation of the Site and to improve your user experience.

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for basic site functionality, including:

  • Logging into your account or dashboard
  • Providing secure access to subscription content
  • Processing payments through our payment partners
  • Remembering your cookie preferences

Without these cookies, certain features may not function properly.

2.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve performance. We may use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • TikTok Pixel
  • Meta/Facebook Pixel
  • YouTube analytics
  • Other analytics or heat-mapping tools

These cookies collect anonymous traffic data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Links clicked
  • Device types
  • General location (city-level)

2.3. Advertising & Retargeting Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. They may be set by:

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook/Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Third-party platforms used for marketing campaigns

These cookies may track:

  • Your browsing activity on our Site
  • Whether you visited after viewing one of our ads
  • User interests for ad personalization

You may see ads for Ascendant Academy on other websites as a result of these cookies.

2.4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering preferences such as:

  • Login session
  • Language or region
  • Saved settings on your dashboard
  • Custom features/tools you use in our trading tools

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, or integration features. These parties may collect data independently and have their own privacy policies.

Common third parties include:

  • Google
  • TikTok
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
  • YouTube
  • Stripe or other payment partners
  • Heatmap/analytics tools
  • Chat/AI widget providers

We do not control these third-party cookies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

4.1. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Clear browsing data
  • Set cookie preferences

Check your browser's support pages for instructions.

4.2. Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You may opt out of personalized advertising via:

4.3. Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Site, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie preferences

Your selections will be stored in your browser until cleared.

5. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals due to the lack of a universal technical standard.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

Ascendant Academy

Support Email: support@ascendantacademy.ca