Last updated: 28-12-2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Garage Shift, a product operated by AVENTECH LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and web application.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more generally.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or

  • Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of Garage Shift and cannot be switched off.
They are required for things like:

  • Logging into secure areas

  • Maintaining sessions

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Load balancing and system stability

Because these cookies are necessary for the Service to function, they do not require consent under UK law.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language or region preferences

  • User interface settings

They improve usability but are not strictly essential.

3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website and application by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Error messages or performance issues

We use this information to improve performance and user experience.

Analytics cookies are only used if you provide consent via our cookie banner.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Analytics providers

  • Infrastructure or hosting services

These third parties may process limited data on our behalf and are contractually required to comply with data protection laws.

We do not allow third-party advertising or tracking cookies for behavioural advertising purposes.

4. Lawful Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interests

  • Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) are used only with your consent

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time (see Section 6).

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be stored:

  • For the duration of your session, or

  • For a defined period depending on their purpose

We regularly review cookie lifetimes and remove cookies that are no longer necessary.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Banner & Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept non-essential cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Change your preferences later

You can update your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link (if available).

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section.

7. Personal Data and Cookies

Some cookies may collect personal data such as IP addresses or device identifiers.
Where this occurs, such data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK data protection law.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Company: AVENTECH LTD
Product: Garage Shift
Email: support@garageshift.co.uk
Address: Lynton Avenue, London, NW9 6PE