Safe, Private, Magical: How We Protect Your Child’s Memories
Your child’s story deserves wonder and privacy. Here’s how we make both possible.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
This is very important. When I made my first AI-illustrated book about my toddler son (if you don't know the story, definitely read it here!), I was terrified about uploading photos of him online. Especially to an AI service. I spent days doing research, and found out that I really shouldn't upload to most free services. But what I did find was that there are definitely very secure way of doing what I wanted. I found specific AI companies and signed up for the right (Pro/Enterprise) accounts, updated my privacy settings, and set all my chats to "Temporary" before uploading.
If you're reading this, then you're a very responsible parent who takes your kids' security and online data privacy seriously. I hope this helps you understand the measures we take to ensure you get your magical storybook without compromising your kids.
TL;DR – Our Promise in 4 Points
🔒 Private uploads – encrypted from the start
🛡️ Enterprise AI security – isolated environments, no model training
🧹 Temporary storage – photos used only for your book, then deletable
💙 Built by parents – we use this for our own kids too
Why Parents Worry (And Why You’re Right To)
If you’ve ever felt nervous about uploading your child’s photo online, you’re not alone. Parents are more protective than ever — and rightfully so. The internet can feel unsafe, and AI is a new frontier that raises even more questions.
We hear you. We’re parents too. And the truth is, we wouldn’t create a product for your family that we wouldn’t trust with our own children.
That’s why privacy isn’t an afterthought here — it’s the foundation.
How Our AI Works (and How It Doesn’t)
The magic of Once Upon a Memory is powered by AI — but in the safest way possible.
What it does: transforms your child’s photo and details into a beautifully illustrated storybook that feels one-of-a-kind.
What it doesn’t do: train on your photos, keep your data, or feed information into open AI models.
Your data lives inside our enterprise AI accounts, which are isolated and private.
Nothing you upload is shared, sold, or used for training — ever.
Enterprise-Grade Security (Without the Tech Jargon)
My husband and I run also an enterprise AI company in a highly regulated industry (fintech) full-time; and so, security is at the heart of everything we build. That expertise is baked into Once Upon a Memory.
End-to-end encryption protects your uploads.
Enterprise-only AI accounts keep data in a safe, closed environment.
Strict access controls mean your files are never shared or exposed.
Think of it like printing photos at Walgreens or CVS: your images are handled securely for your order only, then they’re done.
Temporary Storage & Parent Control
We only keep your photos long enough to create your storybook. After that, you’re in charge.
Delete them whenever you want.
Clear retention policies (no hidden surprises).
No third-party use, ever.
It’s simple: your data belongs to you, not to us.
Why This Matters To Us (We’re Parents Too)
When we say we take this seriously, it’s not just words — it’s personal. We’re moms and dads ourselves. We built Once Upon a Memory to capture the magic of childhood for our own kids, and we wanted it to be as safe as possible.
That’s why you’ll never see us cutting corners with your child’s privacy.
We live by the same rules we’ve set for you.
Your Control, Always
Every family has a different comfort level. That’s why we give you full control over your data:
Upload only what you want.
Delete files anytime.
Request complete removal from our systems with one click.
You decide what stays, what goes, and when.
Closing: Magic Without Compromise
Your child’s laughter, adventures, and bedtime giggles deserve to be remembered. They also deserve to be protected. At Once Upon a Memory, those two things go hand in hand.
✨ Safe.
✨ Private.
✨ Magical.
This is very important. When I made my first AI-illustrated book about my toddler son (if you don't know the story, definitely read it here!), I was terrified about uploading photos of him online. Especially to an AI service. I spent days doing research, and found out that I really shouldn't upload to most free services. But what I did find was that there are definitely very secure way of doing what I wanted. I found specific AI companies and signed up for the right (Pro/Enterprise) accounts, updated my privacy settings, and set all my chats to "Temporary" before uploading.
If you're reading this, then you're a very responsible parent who takes your kids' security and online data privacy seriously. I hope this helps you understand the measures we take to ensure you get your magical storybook without compromising your kids.
TL;DR – Our Promise in 4 Points
🔒 Private uploads – encrypted from the start
🛡️ Enterprise AI security – isolated environments, no model training
🧹 Temporary storage – photos used only for your book, then deletable
💙 Built by parents – we use this for our own kids too
Why Parents Worry (And Why You’re Right To)
If you’ve ever felt nervous about uploading your child’s photo online, you’re not alone. Parents are more protective than ever — and rightfully so. The internet can feel unsafe, and AI is a new frontier that raises even more questions.
We hear you. We’re parents too. And the truth is, we wouldn’t create a product for your family that we wouldn’t trust with our own children.
That’s why privacy isn’t an afterthought here — it’s the foundation.
How Our AI Works (and How It Doesn’t)
The magic of Once Upon a Memory is powered by AI — but in the safest way possible.
What it does: transforms your child’s photo and details into a beautifully illustrated storybook that feels one-of-a-kind.
What it doesn’t do: train on your photos, keep your data, or feed information into open AI models.
Your data lives inside our enterprise AI accounts, which are isolated and private.
Nothing you upload is shared, sold, or used for training — ever.
Enterprise-Grade Security (Without the Tech Jargon)
My husband and I run also an enterprise AI company in a highly regulated industry (fintech) full-time; and so, security is at the heart of everything we build. That expertise is baked into Once Upon a Memory.
End-to-end encryption protects your uploads.
Enterprise-only AI accounts keep data in a safe, closed environment.
Strict access controls mean your files are never shared or exposed.
Think of it like printing photos at Walgreens or CVS: your images are handled securely for your order only, then they’re done.
Temporary Storage & Parent Control
We only keep your photos long enough to create your storybook. After that, you’re in charge.
Delete them whenever you want.
Clear retention policies (no hidden surprises).
No third-party use, ever.
It’s simple: your data belongs to you, not to us.
Why This Matters To Us (We’re Parents Too)
When we say we take this seriously, it’s not just words — it’s personal. We’re moms and dads ourselves. We built Once Upon a Memory to capture the magic of childhood for our own kids, and we wanted it to be as safe as possible.
That’s why you’ll never see us cutting corners with your child’s privacy.
We live by the same rules we’ve set for you.
Your Control, Always
Every family has a different comfort level. That’s why we give you full control over your data:
Upload only what you want.
Delete files anytime.
Request complete removal from our systems with one click.
You decide what stays, what goes, and when.
Closing: Magic Without Compromise
Your child’s laughter, adventures, and bedtime giggles deserve to be remembered. They also deserve to be protected. At Once Upon a Memory, those two things go hand in hand.
✨ Safe.
✨ Private.
✨ Magical.
This is very important. When I made my first AI-illustrated book about my toddler son (if you don't know the story, definitely read it here!), I was terrified about uploading photos of him online. Especially to an AI service. I spent days doing research, and found out that I really shouldn't upload to most free services. But what I did find was that there are definitely very secure way of doing what I wanted. I found specific AI companies and signed up for the right (Pro/Enterprise) accounts, updated my privacy settings, and set all my chats to "Temporary" before uploading.
If you're reading this, then you're a very responsible parent who takes your kids' security and online data privacy seriously. I hope this helps you understand the measures we take to ensure you get your magical storybook without compromising your kids.
TL;DR – Our Promise in 4 Points
🔒 Private uploads – encrypted from the start
🛡️ Enterprise AI security – isolated environments, no model training
🧹 Temporary storage – photos used only for your book, then deletable
💙 Built by parents – we use this for our own kids too
Why Parents Worry (And Why You’re Right To)
If you’ve ever felt nervous about uploading your child’s photo online, you’re not alone. Parents are more protective than ever — and rightfully so. The internet can feel unsafe, and AI is a new frontier that raises even more questions.
We hear you. We’re parents too. And the truth is, we wouldn’t create a product for your family that we wouldn’t trust with our own children.
That’s why privacy isn’t an afterthought here — it’s the foundation.
How Our AI Works (and How It Doesn’t)
The magic of Once Upon a Memory is powered by AI — but in the safest way possible.
What it does: transforms your child’s photo and details into a beautifully illustrated storybook that feels one-of-a-kind.
What it doesn’t do: train on your photos, keep your data, or feed information into open AI models.
Your data lives inside our enterprise AI accounts, which are isolated and private.
Nothing you upload is shared, sold, or used for training — ever.
Enterprise-Grade Security (Without the Tech Jargon)
My husband and I run also an enterprise AI company in a highly regulated industry (fintech) full-time; and so, security is at the heart of everything we build. That expertise is baked into Once Upon a Memory.
End-to-end encryption protects your uploads.
Enterprise-only AI accounts keep data in a safe, closed environment.
Strict access controls mean your files are never shared or exposed.
Think of it like printing photos at Walgreens or CVS: your images are handled securely for your order only, then they’re done.
Temporary Storage & Parent Control
We only keep your photos long enough to create your storybook. After that, you’re in charge.
Delete them whenever you want.
Clear retention policies (no hidden surprises).
No third-party use, ever.
It’s simple: your data belongs to you, not to us.
Why This Matters To Us (We’re Parents Too)
When we say we take this seriously, it’s not just words — it’s personal. We’re moms and dads ourselves. We built Once Upon a Memory to capture the magic of childhood for our own kids, and we wanted it to be as safe as possible.
That’s why you’ll never see us cutting corners with your child’s privacy.
We live by the same rules we’ve set for you.
Your Control, Always
Every family has a different comfort level. That’s why we give you full control over your data:
Upload only what you want.
Delete files anytime.
Request complete removal from our systems with one click.
You decide what stays, what goes, and when.
Closing: Magic Without Compromise
Your child’s laughter, adventures, and bedtime giggles deserve to be remembered. They also deserve to be protected. At Once Upon a Memory, those two things go hand in hand.
✨ Safe.
✨ Private.
✨ Magical.
