Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rapid Connect Gearbox, a brand owned by Avenium Engineering Ltd ("we", "us", "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (the "Website"). It should be read together with our Privacy Notice.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage may also be used; in this policy we refer to all of these as "cookies".
2. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for the Website to function, such as enabling page navigation and submitting the contact form. These cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require your consent.
- Functional cookies – enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. These are set only with your consent.
- Analytics/performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it, by collecting information on an aggregated basis. These are set only with your consent.
3. Cookies we set
The specific cookies used on our Website may include those listed below. The exact cookies in use can also be reviewed through our cookie banner or consent tool.
| Cookie name | Provider | Type | Purpose and expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years. |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Analytics | Persists session state for the specific Google Analytics property. Expires after 2 years. |
Google Analytics cookies are only set if you give consent through our cookie banner. We use Google Consent Mode so that no analytics cookies are placed on your device until you accept them.
4. Consent
When you first visit our Website, we will ask for your consent to set non-essential cookies (such as functional and analytics cookies) through a cookie banner. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically as they are essential for the Website to operate. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you can change your preferences at any time.
5. How to manage cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the on our Website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Website functions.
For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or your browser's help pages.
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties. The main third-party service we use is Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC, which helps us understand how visitors use our Website. Google may process the resulting data outside the UK, including in the United States, under appropriate safeguards. For more information on how Google handles this data, please see Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Company: Avenium Engineering Ltd (owner of the Rapid Connect Gearbox brand)
- Email: sales@rapidconnectgearbox.com
- Address: 3A Bowes Road Business Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS2 1LU