Privacy Policy — Second Home Hostels

Last Updated: November, 2025

Second Home Hostels (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and personal information of all students, parents, and visitors who use our services or submit information through our admission forms, website, or any other communication channels.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information for registration, verification, and security purposes:

Full Name
CNIC Number
CNIC Pictures / ID Images
Residential Address
Emergency Contact Name & Number
Student’s Contact Number
Room/Branch Preferences and Admission Details
Any information provided voluntarily in the admission form or during communication

2. Purpose of Collecting Your Information

We collect your information for the following purposes:

To complete your hostel admission and registration process
To verify your identity (security and safety purposes)
To maintain accurate hostel records
To contact you or your emergency contact in case of any urgent situation
To manage room allocation and billing
To comply with local laws and legal requirements
To ensure the safety and security of all residents and hostel property

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any unauthorized third party.

3. How We Store & Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely in our system and is protected through:

Restricted access (authorized staff only)
Password-protected systems
Encrypted digital storage (where applicable)
Secure document handling practices

We take all reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your information only when necessary, and only with:

Law enforcement authorities (if required by law or in case of misconduct)
Authorized hostel management staff
Emergency contacts (in case of emergencies)

We never share your information for marketing or promotional purposes.

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information:

For the duration of your stay at the hostel
For a limited period after you leave, as required for record-keeping, safety, or legal compliance

After this period, your personal data is safely deleted or destroyed.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request:

Access to the data we have about you
Correction of incorrect data
Deletion of your data after your stay (except where required by law)

To request any of the above, you may contact us at:
secondhome826@gmail.com
or call 0333-4477228

7. Consent

By submitting your information through our admission form or website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal information as described above.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.