Last Updated: July 12, 2026

Hostel Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Hostel.

Hostel is a mobile application designed to help students and employees find suitable hostels, view hostel details, and submit hostel admission requests.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

When you use the Hostle application, you may voluntarily provide information including:

• Full Name

• Father's or Guardian's Name

• Email Address

• Mobile Number

• Home or Office Phone Number (optional)

• National ID Number (optional)

• Blood Group (optional)

• Present Address

• Permanent Address

• Emergency Contact

• Joining Date

• Reason for Admission

This information is collected only when you submit an admission request.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your hostel admission request.

• Share your admission request with the selected hostel.

• Contact you if additional information is required.

• Improve the quality of our services.

• Respond to user inquiries and support requests.

Firebase Services

Hostle uses Google Firebase to securely store hostel information and admission requests.

Firebase services help us provide reliable and secure data storage.

Push Notifications

Hostle may send notifications regarding:

• Hostel announcements

• Application updates

• Important information related to the service

These notifications are not used for advertising or marketing purposes.

Maps and Location

The application allows users to open hostel locations using their preferred map application.

Hostle does not continuously collect, monitor, or track your device's location.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

Your information is shared only:

• With the hostel you selected for admission purposes.

• When required by applicable law.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

Your admission information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

Children's Privacy

Hostle is intended for students and adults seeking hostel accommodation.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Third-Party Services

The application uses trusted third-party services, including:

• Google Firebase

• Google Maps (through external map applications)

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your personal information.

• Correct inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated Effective Date will be revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: rizwankal302@gmail.com