Updated on: 08-01-2026
What are cookies?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when accessing certain web pages. Cookies allow a web page, among other things, to store technical information, personal preferences, content personalization, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, knowledge of user and equipment browsing habits, etc. The purpose of the cookie is to adapt the site’s content to your profile and needs. Solóptica uses its own and third-party cookies on its page to manage user sessions, analyze visits and web traffic, and allow content sharing on social networks. Browsing the site implies the user’s consent to their collection and processing in accordance with the previous indications.
Cookies used at Solóptica:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Observations |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gat) | Collection of anonymous information about site use by visitors to prepare reports and improve user experience. | More Google info |
| viewed_cookie_policy | Used by the cookie notice plugin to remember the user’s preference regarding the privacy information provided. | Session cookie. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Used by WordPress to test if the browser allows the use of cookies. | Technical/Essential. |
| wp-settings / wp-settings-time | Used by WordPress to customize and remember the user interface. | Persistent. |
| wpseo_seen_about_version | Used by the SEO plugin to ensure correct indexing and page performance. | Technical. |
| [soloptica]_session | Essential session cookie for security and the correct functioning of booking and contact forms. | Essential. |
Purpose
Cookies offer the possibility to take advantage of many of the essential features of our site. At Solóptica, these tools are fundamental so that we can provide specific services, such as fast and secure online appointment booking. If you wish to perform certain actions on the site, some of these cookies cannot be deleted.
Revocation and removal of cookies
You can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your equipment by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer. In case you do not allow the installation of cookies in your browser, it is possible that you may not be able to access some sections of our site, preventing you from enjoying all its features.
The deactivation and/or elimination of cookies is carried out differently depending on the browser you use:
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Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Configuration.
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Firefox: Settings -> Privacy -> History.
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Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced options -> Privacy -> Content settings.
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Safari: Preferences -> Privacy.
You can also choose to activate “private mode” in some browsers, through which cookies are always deleted after your visit. Depending on each browser, this mode may have different names:
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Internet Explorer 8 and higher: InPrivate
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FireFox 3.5 and higher: Private Browsing
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Google Chrome 10 and higher: Incognito
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Safari 2 and higher: Private Browsing
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Opera 10.5 and higher: Private Browsing
Changes to data protection and cookie policies
Solóptica may make changes to its Conditions of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy to ensure compliance with Portuguese Law. Any modification will be automatically published on the site so that you can view them.