Last updated: November 5, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how 1stMiningRig (https://1stminingrig.com/) and the third-party services integrated into our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
1stMiningRig is an independent technology blog focused on computer hardware, GPU troubleshooting, BIOS recovery, restoration, and technical experiments.
We use website technologies to maintain functionality, protect the website, display comments, and understand general website traffic.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website.
They can help websites remember information about your visit, maintain login sessions, improve functionality, and collect usage statistics.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website.
- Session cookies: Typically deleted when your browser session ends.
- Persistent cookies: Stored for a defined period or until removed.
Similar technologies, such as local storage and other browser-based identifiers, may also be used by website features or third-party services.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
Depending on the page you visit, your browser settings, and the services you interact with, the following categories may apply.
Essential and Security Cookies
WordPress, security tools, and hosting infrastructure may use cookies or related technologies to:
- Maintain website functionality.
- Support administrator authentication.
- Protect against spam, unauthorized access, and malicious activity.
- Maintain security-related sessions or preferences.
These technologies are used for website operation and security.
Commenting and Functional Cookies
1stMiningRig uses Disqus to display comments and enable discussions on selected articles.
Disqus may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain authentication sessions.
- Remember user preferences.
- Support commenting and interactions.
- Associate browser activity with its services.
Some Disqus technologies may also be used for analytics or advertising-related purposes under Disqus’s own policies.
The website’s Disqus configuration has anonymous cookie targeting disabled. However, this does not necessarily prevent all cookies or other technologies from being used by Disqus.
Website Statistics
We use Jetpack Stats, provided by Automattic, to understand general traffic patterns and article popularity.
Jetpack may use cookies or other technologies to support its statistical services.
Information processed may include page views, referring websites, browser information, and other technical data.
Additional information about how Jetpack handles visitor information is available in our Privacy Policy and Automattic’s documentation.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website uses external services that may set cookies or process technical information according to their own policies.
Disqus
Disqus provides the commenting functionality on selected articles. Its embedded service may process information when comments are loaded, even if you do not submit a comment.
For additional information:
Jetpack / Automattic
Jetpack provides website statistics and related WordPress functionality.
For additional information:
Wordfence
Wordfence helps protect the website against malicious requests and unauthorized access.
Its security functionality may involve cookies or related technologies, depending on the configuration and type of interaction.
For additional information:
Third-party services may change their technologies, cookie names, or retention periods over time.
5. Affiliate Links and External Websites
Some articles contain historical or current links to online retailers, affiliate networks, and other external websites.
Following an external link may cause the destination website or affiliate network to use its own cookies or tracking technologies.
Those technologies are governed by the relevant third party’s policies.
1stMiningRig does not control the cookies used by independently operated external websites.
For information about commercial relationships, please refer to our Affiliate Disclosure when available.
6. Cookie Consent
Under applicable European Union and European Economic Area rules, cookies and similar technologies that are not strictly necessary for a requested service generally require prior consent.
Strictly necessary technologies may be used without prior consent where permitted by law.
Where consent is required, visitors must be provided with appropriate information and a genuine opportunity to accept or reject the relevant technologies.
Consent must also be capable of being withdrawn.
7. Managing and Deleting Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Block certain cookies.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Restrict third-party cookies.
- Clear website data when you close your browser.
Cookie controls are usually available in your browser’s privacy or security settings.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect certain website features, including Disqus authentication and commenting functionality.
If you have a Disqus account, you may also manage certain account-related preferences directly through Disqus.
Browser settings are additional controls and do not replace consent mechanisms where these are legally required.
8. Cookie Duration
The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose and the provider.
Some cookies are deleted when your browser session ends. Others may remain until they expire or are manually removed.
Cookies and related storage used by third-party services are subject to their respective configurations and retention practices.
For information about specific technologies used by Disqus, Jetpack, or other providers, please consult their linked policies.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when website functionality, integrated services, or applicable requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this page together with its revision date.
10. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or the technologies used on 1stMiningRig, please contact us through:
https://1stminingrig.com/contact/
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