Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 25, 2026

Fra Giuseppe (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://fragiuseppe.com/ (the “Site”) and provides a premium wine bar and dining experience in Balzan, Malta. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our patrons and website visitors. This Privacy Policy details how we handle personal data collected through online interactions, table reservations, and inquiries.

1. Data We Collect and How We Collect It

We only collect personal information that is necessary to provide you with our services, manage bookings, and improve your experience.

  • Reservation Data: When you book a table online, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any specific dining preferences or notes you provide. This data is processed through our booking system APIs to secure your table.

  • Contact & Communications Data: If you reach out to us via email or contact forms regarding events, group bookings, or general inquiries, we collect your contact details and the message contents.

  • Technical & Usage Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically log standard data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit on our Site (e.g., viewing our Wine List or Food Menu). This helps us optimize site performance.

2. Legal Basis and How We Use Your Data

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a Contract: To process, manage, and confirm your table reservations or event bookings at our venue.

  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain our website, protect our digital infrastructure from fraud or malicious activity, and analyze user trends to improve our menu presentation and services.

  • Consent: If you explicitly opt-in to receive promotional updates or newsletters from us.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers essential to running our business operations, including:

  • Hosting and Infrastructure: Our website hosting providers and database management tools.

  • Booking & API Services: Technical systems used to securely handle online table reservations.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if legally required to do so by Maltese or EU authorities.

4. Cookies and Analytical Insights

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly (such as remembering session preferences). We may also use basic analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with our digital menus. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain reservation data only for as long as necessary to manage your booking, handle any post-dining inquiries, or comply with local tax and business record-keeping regulations in Malta.

6. Your GDPR Rights

As a resident of the European Union, you hold specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Rectification: The right to request a copy of the data we hold about you or ask us to correct inaccuracies.

  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): The right to request that we delete your reservation history or contact data, subject to legal record-keeping exemptions.

  • Restriction & Objection: The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Contact the Data Controller

For any questions regarding this policy or the handling of your personal information, you can reach out to us directly: