Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

At 1st.diy, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences when visiting our website (https://1st.diy).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve your browsing experience, and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be “persistent” (remain on your device until deleted) or “session” (expire when you close your browser).

2. Why Does 1st.diy Use Cookies?

When you visit 1st.diy to read or share DIY guides, we use cookies for several important reasons:

  • To keep our website secure and ensure our platform works correctly.
  • To remember your preferences (such as your preferred language) if you decide to create an account or submit a project.
  • To analyze site traffic so we can understand which DIY guides are most popular and improve the user experience.
  • To deliver relevant advertisements to you through our ad partners.

3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We use the following categories of cookies on 1st.diy:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They allow you to navigate our site, log in to your account, and submit your own DIY photos and guides. Without these cookies, essential services on the website cannot be provided.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to track how visitors interact with our website. This helps us measure our traffic, see which DIY tutorials are the most viewed, and identify any technical errors. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

c) Targeting and Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
As we monetize our content through Google AdSense, we use advertising cookies to serve you personalized ads.

  • Interest-Based Advertising: Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to collect information about your browsing habits across various websites.
  • How it works: This allows Google to build a profile of your interests so that the advertisements displayed on 1st.diy are more relevant to you (e.g., showing ads for woodworking tools if you frequently browse DIY carpentry guides) rather than random, irrelevant ads.

Please note: Advertising cookies do not store your personal information (like your name or email). They only store a unique identifier for your browser.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to support our operations. These third parties include:

  • Google (AdSense & Analytics): To serve ads and track site analytics.
  • Social Media Platforms: If we include social media sharing buttons (like Pinterest or Facebook), those platforms may place cookies on your device when you click them.

We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies. We recommend checking the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information.

5. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. To do this, go to your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” menu.

  • Note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of 1st.diy (like submitting your own DIY projects) may not function properly.

b) Opting Out of Google AdSense Personalization
If you do not want Google to show you personalized ads based on your interests, you can opt out by visiting the Google Ads Settings page directly:
👉 https://www.google.com/settings/ads

c) Third-Party Opt-Outs
You can also opt out of other third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the following resources:

6. Your Consent

When you first visit 1st.diy, we display a cookie banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse our site, you consent to the placement of all cookies described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should disable them using your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@1st.diy
Website: https://1st.diy

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