Cookie Policy

Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 05, 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them on GlassesCompared. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, the information We collect using Cookies, and how that information is used in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that We store about You (such as if you email us directly) may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words whose initial letters are capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Cookies Policy) refers to GlassesCompared, Lyng, Norfolk, England.
  • Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • Website refers to GlassesCompared, accessible from https://www.glassescompared.co.uk.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.

The use of the Cookies

Type of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser.

In accordance with UK regulations, we request your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner before deploying any non-essential cookies (such as analytics or tracking cookies) onto your device.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies

    Type: Session Cookies

    Administered by: Us

    Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. For example, they help remember cookie consent preferences so the cookie banner does not continually pop up on every page view. Without these Cookies, the basic features of the site cannot function smoothly.

  • Affiliate Performance & Tracking Cookies

    Type: Persistent Cookies

    Administered by: Third-Party Affiliate Networks (e.g., Awin, CJ Affiliate)

    Purpose: As a price comparison and review site, we use affiliate tracking links to generate revenue. When you click an external link to an online optician or eyewear brand, a secure, temporary tracking cookie is placed on your device. This cookie records that your visit originated from GlassesCompared so that if you purchase glasses, a small referral commission can be allocated to us. This happens at absolutely no additional cost to you and tracks no sensitive personal identifiers.

  • Analytics Cookies

    Type: Persistent Cookies

    Administered by: Third Parties (e.g., Google Analytics)

    Purpose: These Cookies collect information anonymously to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. They track data such as which comparison tables are most useful, how long readers stay on an optical guide, and what browser types are used. This allows us to maintain accurate pricing logs and optimize page performance.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

When you first visit the Website, you can choose to accept or refuse tracking cookies via our interactive consent banner. Additionally, you can adjust your preferences or disable the use of Cookies entirely directly inside your web browser settings. Please note that disabling tracking cookies will not affect your ability to read our guides, but it may impact how links behave.

If You’d like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser:

For any other web browser, please visit your web browser’s official web pages.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us:

  • By email: hello@glassescompared.co.uk