Last Updated: 2025-12-13

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Nexcell collects, uses, and protects information in connection with your use of our websites, game, and related services.

  • We collect only what we need to operate the game and improve your experience.
  • We do not sell your personal data.
  • This document explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Contact Us

We're here to help. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please join our Discord community:

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Note: We plan to add email support in the future, but for now please use Discord for any issues or questions.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Device information (operating system, browser type)
  • Technical performance data (e.g., Vercel Speed Insights)
  • Gameplay data and preferences (e.g., controls, settings)

Information You Provide

  • Nickname (in-game name)
  • Chat messages you send
  • Images and content you upload (skins, emotes) including their names and tags
  • We fully strip out metadata from all images that get uploaded to our service including GPS coordinates, camera make/model, timestamps, software info, or any other EXIF data to protect your privacy.

Information From Third Parties

  • Account information from third-party services you use to sign in (e.g., Discord)
  • Analytics data from our service providers (e.g., Vercel Speed Insights)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help sites function and remember preferences. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide a smooth, secure experience.

Why We Use Cookies

  • Remember preferences (settings, keybinds)
  • Keep you authenticated
  • Measure performance and improve user experience

How We Use Cookies

We store minimal identifiers in localStorage and cookies to remember your choices (e.g., cookie consent) and maintain sessions. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

How We Use Your Information

Security & Abuse Prevention

  • Preventing attacks (e.g., DDoS, fraud, abuse)
  • Monitoring for cheating or violations
  • Protecting against security breaches

Authentication & Personalization

  • Authentication and account access
  • Storing game preferences and settings
  • Enabling chat features and social interactions

Performance & Improvements

  • Improving game performance and responsiveness
  • Developing new features and gameplay modes
  • Measuring usage to optimize the experience

Compliance & Enforcement

  • Enforcing our Terms of Service
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Responding to legal claims and protecting rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We understand the importance of protecting your privacy. We share information only as needed to operate our services.

Service Providers

  • Cloud storage and hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Customer support platforms
  • Security and fraud prevention services

In practice, we currently use providers like Cloudflare (CDN), Vercel (hosting & analytics), database (e.g., Neon/Postgres), and Upstash Redis for caching/session state where applicable.

Security

Our Measures

  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Incident response procedures

Limitations

While we implement strong measures, no system is completely secure. Please practice good security habits and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Your Rights and Choices

Global Rights

  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Access and update your account information

US-Specific Commitments

  • We will not discriminate for exercising your rights
  • We do not sell personal data as defined by state laws
  • No automated decision-making with legal effects
  • We protect sensitive data with additional safeguards

Children's Privacy

Nexcell is designed for players 13 and older. If you are under 13, please use our services with a parent or guardian's permission. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us on Discord and we will take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the “Last Updated” date and notify users where appropriate.