This Cookie Policy explains how The Miles Foundation, Inc. dba Best Place for Students! (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.BestPlace4Students.com (the “Site”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

In some cases, cookies may collect information that is considered personal information under applicable data privacy laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files enable websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

First-party cookies are set directly by our Site.
Third-party cookies are set by external services (e.g., analytics or advertising platforms) to enable functionality such as audience measurement, marketing, or embedded content.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies – These are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies – These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, so we can improve functionality.
• Functionality Cookies – These allow us to remember your preferences.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies – These may be used to deliver tailored advertising on third-party platforms (only if applicable).

Some third-party services we use may also collect information for independent purposes.

Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings in your browser.

You may also disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

To learn more about managing cookies, visit:
www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.com.

Other Tracking Technologies

We may use other technologies like web beacons (also called pixels or clear gifs) to monitor website traffic patterns, email interactions, and campaign performance. These technologies typically rely on cookies to function.

No Flash Cookies or Mobile App Tracking

This Site does not use Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects (LSOs), and does not include any mobile applications or app-based tracking systems.

Child Safety and Tracking Protections

This Site is designed for users age 18 and older. We do not knowingly use cookies or tracking technologies to collect data from or about minors.

In alignment with our zero-tolerance policy for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM):

• We do not permit the use of cookies, analytics, or tracking tools for purposes that involve profiling or targeting individuals under age 18.
• We will investigate and remove any content that violates our CSAE standards.
• If any tracking technologies are misused to facilitate or attempt CSAE or CSAM activity, such incidents will be reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and tracking technologies, please contact:

Sara Redington
Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Miles Foundation, Inc.
5049 Edwards Ranch Road, Suite 280
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Email: sredington@milesfdn.org
Phone: (+1) 817-293-5555
Fax: (+1) 817-293-5559