Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

By using this website, you accept our privacy & cookie policy. Please read carefully.

This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and International Travellers’ Hostel the owner and provider of this Web Site. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Web Site and any Services or Systems therein.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“Account”means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Web Site;
“Content”means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;
“Cookie”means a small text file placed on your computer by International Travellers’ Hostel when you visit certain parts of this Web Site. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Web Site. Where e-commerce facilities are provided, Cookies may be used to store your accommodation selection. Further details are contained in Clause 10 and 1a, 2 of this Policy;
“Data”means collectively all information that you submit to the Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;
“International Travellers’ Hostelmeans International Travellers’ Hostel, C-32/4, Vidyapeeth Road, Varanasi 221002, Uttar Pradesh, India;
“Service”means collectively any online or offline facilities, tools, services or information that International Travellers’ Hostel makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;
“System”means any online communications infrastructure that International Travellers’ Hostel makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based e-mail, message boards, live chat facilities and e-mail links;
“User” / “Users”means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by International Travellers’ Hostel and acting in the course of their employment; and
“Web Site”means the website that you are currently using (itravellershostel.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. yellowtuktuk.itravellershostel.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Data Collected

Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:

2.1 name;

2.2 date of birth;

2.3 gender;

2.4 contact information such as e-mail addresses and telephone numbers;

2.5 demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;

2.6 financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;

2.7 IP address (automatically collected);

2.8 web browser type and version (automatically collected);

2.9 operating system (automatically collected);

2.10 a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Web Site, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and

2.11 Cookie information (see Clause 10 below).

3. Information We Collect

In running and maintaining our website we may collect and process the following data about you:

  1. Information about your use of our site including details of your visits such as pages viewed and the resources that you access. Such information includes traffic data, location data and other communication data.
  2. Information provided voluntarily by you. For example, when you register for information or make a purchase.
  3. Information that you provide when you communicate with us by any means.
4. Use Of Your Information

We use the information that we collect from you to provide our services to you.  In addition to this we may use the information for one or more of the following purposes:

  1. To provide information to you that you request from us relating to our products or services.
  2. To provide information to you relating to other products that may be of interest to you. Such additional information will only be provided where you have consented to receive such information.
  3. To inform you of any changes to our website, services or goods and products.

If you have previously purchased goods or services from us we may provide to you details of similar goods or services, or other goods and services, that you may be interested in.

Where your consent has been provided in advance we may allow selected third parties to use your data to enable them to provide you with information regarding unrelated goods and services which we believe may interest you.  Where such consent has been provided it can be withdrawn by you at any time.

5. Storing Your Personal Data

In operating our website it may become necessary to transfer data that we collect from you to international locations for processing and storing. By providing your personal data to us, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We do our upmost to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to make sure that your data is treated stored securely.

Unfortunately the sending of information via the internet is not totally secure and on occasion such information can be intercepted. We cannot guarantee the security of data that you choose to send us electronically, Sending such information is entirely at your own risk.

6. Disclosing Your Information

We will not disclose your personal information to any other party other than in accordance with this Privacy Policy and in the circumstances detailed below:

  1. In the event that we sell any or all of our business to the buyer.
  2. Where we are legally required by law to disclose your personal information.
  3. To further fraud protection and reduce the risk of fraud.

Third-Party Links
On occasion we include links to third parties on this website. Where we provide a link it does not mean that we endorse or approve that site’s policy towards visitor privacy. You should review their privacy policy before sending them any personal data.

7. Third-party Web Sites and Services

International Travellers’ Hostel may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Web Site. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that International Travellers’ Hostel requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Personal Data (Protection) Act, 2013.

8. Changes to this Policy

International Travellers’ Hostel reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Web Site and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Web Site following the alterations.

9. Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website

Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.

Your consent applies to the following domains: www.ith-stays.com

9.1 How we use Cookies

Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites. Almost all modern websites use them.

We use cookies to identify your device, or you when you have logged-in. We use online behavioural advertising cookies to enable them to tailor advertising and make it relevant to you.

You can disable any cookies already stored on your computer, but these may stop our website from functioning properly.

Functional Cookies

This website will:

  • Track the pages you visit via Google Analytics

Targeting Cookies

This website will:

  • Allow you to share pages with social networks such as Facebook (if available)
  • Track your activity using the Facebook Pixel
  • Track your activity using Google Tag Manager
  • Track your activity using Google Signals
9.2 Cookie Type: Ad Serving

The advertisements seen by users of this site are served by Google DoubleClick. The cookies accompanying the ads allow them and their advertisers to monitor the effectiveness of the ads (e.g. by using statistical analysis cookies) and make the ads more relevant to you (e.g. if you use our site from outside of India, you may get ads from your local country).

We don’t sell the information collected by cookies.

10. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about our company’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: privacy@ith-stays.com