UKCellNet

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account with UKCellNet, we collect and store:

• Your username (chosen by you during registration)
• Your display name (for profile display purposes)
• Your password (securely hashed using bcrypt)
• Account status information (active/banned status)

2. How We Store Your Data

Your data security is our top priority:

• Password Security: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt with cost factor 10 ($2y$10$). We never store plaintext passwords. Even our administrators cannot view your actual password.
• Authentication: We use PHP sessions to maintain your logged-in state. Sessions are handled securely server-side.
• Data Storage: User data is stored in secure PHP arrays on our servers with restricted access permissions.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information solely to:

• Authenticate your access to the network coverage map
• Display your profile information within the application
• Manage account permissions and access controls
• Prevent abuse and protect service integrity

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data remains private and is only used for the operation of UKCellNet services.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your account information at any time
• Request account deletion by contacting our support team
• Update your display name and password

6. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please join our Discord server or contact our support team.

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account and using UKCellNet, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Account Registration

When creating an account:

• You must provide a valid username and secure password
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• One account per person - multiple accounts are not permitted

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use UKCellNet responsibly and not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access: Do not try to access other users' accounts, bypass authentication, or exploit security vulnerabilities
• API abuse: Do not flood our APIs with excessive requests, attempt DDoS attacks, or use automated tools to scrape data without permission
• Malicious activity: Do not use the service to distribute malware, conduct phishing attacks, or engage in any harmful activities
• Data manipulation: Do not attempt to corrupt, modify, or delete data that doesn't belong to you
• Service disruption: Do not intentionally interfere with the service's operation or other users' access

4. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in abusive, fraudulent, or malicious behavior
• Attempt to compromise system security or integrity
• Use automated tools or scripts to abuse our APIs

Banned accounts will be marked with banned: true in our system and will receive an "Account Suspended" message upon login attempts. Appeals can be submitted through our Discord server.

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Bcrypt password hashing with cost factor 10
• Secure session management
• Input validation and sanitization
• Rate limiting on authentication endpoints

6. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain 24/7 availability, UKCellNet is provided "as is" without guarantees of uptime. We reserve the right to perform maintenance, updates, or modifications to the service at any time.

7. Intellectual Property

All network data, coverage information, and service features remain the property of UKCellNet and its data providers. You may not redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit our data without explicit permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

UKCellNet and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Network coverage data is provided for informational purposes only.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact and Support

For questions, support, or to report violations, please join our Discord server and use the /support command.