Last updated: October 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Ragsdale & Martin Optical ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on this website, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Reg. 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, Art. 5(3)).
Who we are
The data controller for the processing of your personal data through cookies is:
- Data controller: Ragsdale & Martin Optical
- Address: 2740 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
- Email: info@ragsdalemartin.com
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, measure how the site is used, and (with your consent) deliver personalized advertising.
We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags. Where this policy refers to "cookies", it covers these technologies as well.
Legal basis
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest under GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) and the technical exemption under ePrivacy Art. 5(3).
For all other cookie categories, the legal basis is your explicit consent under GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and Art. 7, collected via the cookie banner before any non-essential cookie is set.
You can withdraw consent at any time using the "Cookie settings" link or by clearing your cookies; withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal (GDPR Art. 7(3)).
Cookies used on this site
Analytics
12 cookies
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Description |
|---|
__utma |
— |
2 years |
Set by Google Analytics |
__utmb |
— |
30 minutes |
Set by Google Analytics |
__utmc |
— |
session |
Set by Google Analytics |
__utmt |
— |
10 minutes |
Set by Google Analytics |
__utmz |
— |
6 months |
Set by Google Analytics |
_ga |
ragsdalemartin.com |
2 years |
Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. |
_ga_RMO |
ragsdalemartin.com |
2 years |
Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state. |
_ga_WLYJDHLMDE |
ragsdalemartin.com |
2 years |
Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state. |
_gat |
ragsdalemartin.com |
1 minute |
Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. |
_gat_UA-116478503-1 |
ragsdalemartin.com |
1 minute |
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager |
_gid |
ragsdalemartin.com |
24 hours |
Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. |
FPLC |
ragsdalemartin.com |
session |
This FPLC cookie is the cross-domain linker cookie hashed from the FPID cookie. It’s not HttpOnly, which means it can be read with JavaScript. It has a relatively short lifetime, just 20 hours. |
Marketing
10 cookies
Marketing cookies are used to provide visitors with customised ads based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Description |
|---|
_fbc |
ragsdalemartin.com |
2 years |
Facebook click identifier cookie. |
_fbp |
ragsdalemartin.com |
3 months |
Facebook Pixel cookie used for advertising and analytics. |
_gcl_au |
ragsdalemartin.com |
90 days |
Google Ads conversion linker cookie. |
_gcl_aw |
— |
90 days |
Set by Google Ads |
datr |
— |
2 years |
Set by Meta Pixel (Facebook) |
DSID |
ragsdalemartin.com |
2 weeks |
Google advertising cookie for ad personalization. |
fr |
ragsdalemartin.com |
3 months |
Facebook advertising cookie. |
IDE |
ragsdalemartin.com |
1 year |
DoubleClick/Google cookie used for targeted advertising. |
sb |
— |
2 years |
Set by Meta Pixel (Facebook) |
test_cookie |
— |
1 year |
Set by Google Ads |
Necessary
2 cookies
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Description |
|---|
_GRECAPTCHA |
— |
6 months |
Set by Google reCAPTCHA |
fazcookie-consent |
ragsdalemartin.com |
6 months |
Cookie consent preferences set by the visitor. |
Uncategorized
1 cookies
Cookies that have not yet been categorized.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Description |
|---|
fm_cookie_fdaf8d8d1ce69f6fefa05fc69a3bdb79 |
ragsdalemartin.com |
30 days |
Cookie from the Form maker by 10web platform |
Third-party services
Where you give consent, this site may load resources from the following third-party services, which set their own cookies:
None declared.
Each third party is an independent data controller for the cookies it sets; please consult their respective privacy policies.
How long we keep data
Consent records and analytics data are retained for 12 months from collection. Strictly necessary cookies are retained only for the duration of the session or as required for the technical function they serve. See the table above for the specific lifetime of each cookie.
Your rights
Under GDPR Art. 12-22 you have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you (Art. 15)
- request rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16)
- request erasure ("right to be forgotten", Art. 17)
- restrict processing (Art. 18)
- data portability (Art. 20)
- object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21)
- withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3))
- lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority
To exercise these rights contact us at info@ragsdalemartin.com. We will respond within one month of receipt (GDPR Art. 12(3)).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will trigger a re-consent prompt on your next visit.
Contact
For any question about this Cookie Policy, contact us at info@ragsdalemartin.com.
This cookie policy was generated by FAZ Cookie Manager using a template scaffold for the
GDPR (EU/EEA/UK) jurisdiction. Templates do not constitute legal advice. The administrator of this site remains the data controller under applicable law and is responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the published content. For jurisdiction-specific guidance, consult:
https://edpb.europa.eu/.
