Privacy Policy

FindMyHostel ("we", "us", or "our") is a brand under Bodhwi Technologies Private Limited. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.findmyhostel.in and use our services.

By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Phone number (used for OTP-based authentication)
• Name and email address (optional, for profile completion)
• Gender preference (used to filter relevant hostel listings)
• Location data (if you grant permission, used to show nearby hostels)
• Browsing and shortlisting activity (to improve recommendations)

• To provide and improve our hostel discovery platform
• To send OTPs for authentication and account security
• To personalize search results and recommendations
• To communicate service updates and respond to enquiries
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the platform (e.g., cloud infrastructure, analytics), subject to confidentiality agreements.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time from your profile settings. Upon deletion, your data will be scheduled for removal within 15 days.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Authentication tokens are stored encrypted in your device's local storage. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

For privacy-related queries, contact us at contact@findmyhostel.in.