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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Amakel Cafe and Carryout ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website for our Ethiopian restaurant located in Falls Church, Virginia. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information you voluntarily provide through our website forms.
Contact & General Inquiries
When you reach out through our contact form, we collect your full name, phone number, and email address, along with any message you include.
Catering Inquiry Form
When you submit a catering request, we collect your full name, phone number, event type, event date, estimated guest count, and any additional notes you include. This information is used solely to prepare and respond to your catering inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit only to:
- Respond to your inquiry, question, or catering request.
- Contact you by phone or email to follow up on your submission.
- Coordinate event details for catering bookings.
We will not use your contact information to send you unsolicited marketing messages.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our website does not currently use tracking cookies. We plan to add Google Analytics in the future to help us understand how visitors interact with our site, such as which pages are most visited and how long visitors stay.
When Google Analytics is enabled, it will collect anonymous usage data including approximate location, device type, browser, and pages visited. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. You may opt out at any time by using your browser's privacy settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
4. Third-Party Services
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
Our website embeds Google Maps to display our restaurant location. When you interact with the map, Google may collect data subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We have no control over or access to that data.
5. Data Retention
We retain form submissions for up to 12 months from the date of submission, after which they are deleted. Catering inquiry records may be kept for up to 24 months to support future event planning requests.
6. Requesting Data Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we hold about you. To make a deletion request, contact us directly:
Amakel Cafe and Carryout
3811 S George Mason Dr, Suite G
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 408-3340info@amakelcafe.comWe will respond to verified deletion requests within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please call us at (703) 408-3340 or visit us at 3811 S George Mason Dr, Suite G, Falls Church, VA 22041.
