Privacy Policy

1- Introduction
Welcome to FAVA! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when visiting our website, applying for membership, or reserving a seat at our table.

2- Information We Collect
To deliver a highly personalized 10+ course dining experience, we collect specific information you provide voluntarily:

Membership & Reservation Data: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and guest details provided during booking or membership registration.
Culinary & Hospitality Preferences: Detailed dietary restrictions, food allergies, flavor preferences, special occasion details, and beverage preferences (including wine and craft cocktail pairing selections) to allow Chef Wael to tailor your experience.
Payment Information: Payment card details required for deposit or reservation charges, processed securely through third-party, PCI-compliant payment gateways. We do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.
Technical & Usage Data: Standard browsing logs, including IP addresses, device/browser details, and site navigation patterns collected automatically via cookies to ensure secure member portal login and site functionality.

3- How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to host and manage your dining experience, specifically to:

Manage limited-capacity reservations (6 seats per night) and process booking deposits or membership fees.
Prepare customized multi-course menus tailored to your specific dietary requirements and allergies.
Communicate reservation confirmations, arrival instructions, seasonal menu changes, and club updates.
Maintain the safety, privacy, and curated atmosphere of our intimate dining space and digital platforms.

4- Data Sharing and Confidentiality
FAVA values your trust and privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or guest history to third parties. We only share necessary data with trusted third-party service providers (such as reservation platforms, payment processors, secure web hosts, and email communications providers) strictly for business operations, subject to confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information if required by District of Columbia or federal law.

5- Cookies and Analytics
We use essential cookies to support secure account logins and functional cookies to remember site preferences. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may impact your ability to access reservation systems or member-only areas.

6- Your Rights and Choices
You can review, update, or request the deletion of your personal account data and culinary preferences at any time by contacting us directly or logging into your member profile. You may also opt out of promotional communications via the unsubscribe link in our emails.