Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Last Updated: June 03, 2026
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1. INTRODUCTION
Forward Edge-AI, Inc. ("Forward Edge-AI", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Blaise xTech iOS mobile application (the "App"), which serves as a companion application for the Blaise handheld Raman spectrometer hardware.
This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information in connection with your use of the App. We are committed to protecting your privacy and have designed the App to minimize data collection.
2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT
The App is designed to operate without collecting personal information. Specifically, we do not:
Require you to create an account or sign in
Collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information
Track your location or movement
Access your contacts, calendar, photos, or other personal data on your device
Collect device identifiers for advertising purposes
Use third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services
3. INFORMATION STORED LOCALLY ON YOUR DEVICE
The App stores the following information locally on your device, under your control:
Scan history: results of material identification tests performed with the connected Blaise spectrometer, including timestamps, sample identifiers, identified substances, confidence scores, and Raman spectrum data
App preferences and settings
This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to Forward Edge-AI or any third party. You can delete this data at any time by deleting individual reports within the App, or by uninstalling the App.
4. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
The App uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate with the Blaise handheld Raman spectrometer. This connection is used solely to:
Discover and pair with the spectrometer hardware
Send scan commands to the spectrometer
Receive spectrum data from the spectrometer
Bluetooth is not used to collect, transmit, or share any information about you or your device with any third party.
The App requests the Bluetooth permission (NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription) for these purposes only.
5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The App is intended for use by professionals in laboratory, industrial, and field analysis settings. It is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
6. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
7. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact us:
8. JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States. Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is incorporated in the United States.