PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: October 26, 2026
GENERAL
Welcome to the official website of Buddha-Bar Malta (referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “Buddha-Bar Malta”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta).
This Privacy Policy explains how our website operates, our minimal data collection practices, and how your personal data is handled when you interact with third-party booking services accessible through our site.
DATA CONTROLLER DETAILS
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the Data Controller responsible for this website is:
- Entity Name: Buddha-Bar Malta Ltd.
- Registered Address: 4, Pinto Road, Marsa, MRS 1912, Malta
- Email: info@buddhabarmalta.com
INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THIS WEBSITE
a. Non-Tracking Website Operations
Our website is designed to serve as an informational platform showcasing our venue, culinary offerings, lifestyle experiences, and events.
- No Direct Data Collection: We do not host user contact forms, user account registrations, newsletter sign-ups, or comment sections on this website.
- No Analytics or Marketing Cookies: We do not deploy analytical tracking scripts (such as Google Analytics) or advertising/marketing pixels on this website that process your personal data or profile your browsing behaviour.
b. Technical & Server Logs
When you access our website, our hosting provider automatically processes standard server log files necessary for maintaining the technical integrity, accessibility, and security of the site. These logs may include:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address;
- Browser type and version;
- Date, time, and duration of access; and
- Operating system used.
This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure website security, prevent fraudulent activity, and ensure smooth technical performance. Server logs are automatically purged in accordance with standard server retention cycles and are not combined with any other data.
TABLE BOOKINGS & THIRD PARTY PLATFORMS (SEVENROOMS)
To facilitate dining and table reservations, our website provides direct links and embedded widgets to our external reservation engine, SevenRooms (sevenrooms.com).
a. Transfer to SevenRooms
When you click on any link or button on our website to make a reservation, you leave our standalone website architecture and interact with the SevenRooms booking platform.
b. Data Processing & Privacy Agreement
- When you submit a table reservation via SevenRooms, you submit your personal data (such as your name, email address, phone number, dining preferences, special requests, and payment details where applicable) directly to SevenRooms.
- By using the SevenRooms platform to finalize your booking, you acknowledge and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of SevenRooms.
- Data collected via SevenRooms is processed by SevenRooms as a Data Processor on behalf of Buddha-Bar Malta to manage, confirm, and honor your venue reservation.
We strongly encourage you to review the SevenRooms Privacy Policy prior to completing your reservation.
THIRD PARTY LINKS & SOCIAL MEDIA
Our website contains links to external social media channels (such as Instagram, Facebook, and TripAdvisor). Clicking on these links redirects you to third-party platforms governed by their respective privacy policies. Buddha-Bar Malta is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data processing activities of external websites or social media networks.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS UNDER GDPR & MALTESE LAW
Under the GDPR and Maltese data protection laws, you have rights regarding any personal data we may hold about you (e.g., in connection with server logs or direct customer communications):
- Right of Access: Request confirmation of whether we process personal data relating to you and request a copy.
- Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data where grounds apply.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing under specific legal conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to another controller in a structured format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights regarding data processed directly by Buddha-Bar Malta, please contact us at info@buddhabarmalta.com.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY & COMPLAINTS
If you believe that your personal data has been processed in breach of GDPR or Maltese data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the national supervisory authority in Malta:
Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC)
Floor 2, Airways House, High Street, Sliema, SLM 1549, Malta
Website: https://idpc.org.mt
Email: idpc.info@idpc.org.mt
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this document indicates when the latest revisions were made.
