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Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 27, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

Predictive Systems, Inc. uses cookies on the better-ed platform to:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Analyze how you use our website to improve our services
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our platform
  • Track the effectiveness of our educational tools

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status.

Examples: Authentication tokens, session IDs, security tokens
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
Can be disabled: No (required for basic functionality)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics, usage statistics, performance metrics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes (optional)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, user interface preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes (optional)

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us improve its performance and user experience.

Examples: Page load times, error tracking, user interaction data
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes (optional)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Contentsquare: For user behavior analytics and website optimization
  • Authentication Providers: For secure login and user management
  • Content Delivery Networks: For faster loading of website resources
  • Educational Tools: For enhanced learning features and assessments

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or contacting us.

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • We may not be able to provide personalized content
  • Performance monitoring and error reporting may be limited

7. Educational Context

As our platform is used in schools, student-related cookies are never used for marketing or profiling. All cookies related to students are strictly for educational, security, and performance purposes, in compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR-K.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Predictive Systems, Inc.

Privacy & Legal Inquiries:
privacy@better-ed.ai (for data protection, GDPR, COPPA requests)
legal@better-ed.ai (for legal or contractual matters)

Primary Address (Data Controller):
Unit 3006, One Corporate Centre
Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center
Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

EU/EEA Contact:
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
00180 Helsinki, Finland