Cookie Policy

Last updated: [August, 2026]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how OpticalGlasses ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit OpticalGlasses.co.uk (the "Website").

It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience and provide information that helps website owners understand how their websites are used.

Cookies cannot normally be used to identify you directly, but they may be linked with other information that identifies you.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off.

They enable core functionality such as:

  • secure browsing;
  • shopping basket functionality;
  • customer login;
  • checkout and payment processing;
  • fraud prevention; and
  • website security.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not function correctly.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

They may remember:

  • language preferences;
  • region settings;
  • recently viewed products;
  • account preferences; and
  • other personal settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website.

They may collect information including:

  • pages visited;
  • time spent on pages;
  • navigation patterns;
  • referring websites;
  • browser and device information; and
  • anonymous usage statistics.

This information helps us improve the performance and usability of the Website.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us monitor the speed, reliability and functionality of the Website.

These cookies assist us in identifying technical issues and improving the overall customer experience.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

With your consent where required, advertising cookies may be used to:

  • measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;
  • show more relevant advertisements;
  • limit the number of times you see the same advertisement;
  • understand customer interests; and
  • improve our marketing activities.

These cookies may be placed by us or by carefully selected third-party advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on our Website may be placed by trusted third-party providers.

These may include providers of:

  • website analytics;
  • payment processing;
  • advertising and marketing services;
  • customer support tools;
  • social media integrations; and
  • fraud prevention services.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Shopify Cookies

Our Website is powered by Shopify.

Shopify uses a number of cookies that are necessary for the operation of our online store, including cookies that:

  • maintain your shopping cart;
  • remember your session;
  • process purchases;
  • support secure checkout; and
  • help protect against fraudulent activity.

Further information regarding Shopify's cookies can be found in Shopify's own documentation.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.

You can choose to accept or reject certain categories of cookies where required by law.

You may also manage or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. Browser Controls

Most internet browsers allow you to:

  • view stored cookies;
  • delete cookies;
  • block all cookies;
  • block cookies from particular websites; or
  • receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Information about managing cookies can usually be found within your browser's Help section.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, the services we use or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact details available on OpticalGlasses.co.uk.