Data Protection
Your Safety is Our
Top Priority.
HostelPG is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of our users. This page explains how user data is collected, used, and protected.
Verified Status:Secure
Data We Collect
Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Profile photo (optional)
Gender or age (optional)
Essential
Location Information
Show nearby hostels
Display hostels on maps
Improve search results
Booking Information
Hostel selected
Room or bed type
Booking reference number
Booking date
Check-in details
Essential
Device & App Info
Device model
Operating system
App version
Device identifiers
Crash reports
Advertising Data
Advertising identifiers
IP address
Device information
App interaction data
How We Use It
Account creation and authentication
OTP phone verification
Hostel search and discovery
Booking management
Customer support
Application improvement
Fraud prevention
Advertising display
Trusted Partners
HostelPG (Google)Authentication and database
Google MapsLocation services
Google AdMobAdvertising
CloudinaryImage storage
SMS ProvidersOTP verification
Encryption & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encrypted communication, secure auth systems, and restricted database access.
AES-256TLS 1.3