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Frequently asked questions

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Privacy & photos

  • What happens to my child's photos?
    Stored exclusively within the EU (Frankfurt or Amsterdam) and automatically deleted 30 days after upload. You can delete them immediately at any time. They are never shared with third parties and never used to train other models.
  • Is my child stored in a face-recognition database?
    No. Your photo is used solely as a visual reference for your book's illustrations. We don't train a lasting model of your child, and there is no cross-user face database.
  • How does my child stay recognisable across all pages?
    Your uploaded photo is used as the reference for every single illustration, so the face stays consistent across the whole book — without us keeping a dedicated digital likeness of your child. The photo is auto-deleted after 30 days.
  • Who is the data controller under GDPR/revDSG?
    Miraix Creators by M. Rötzer, Allschwil, Switzerland. Details in our Privacy Policy.

Book creation

  • Can I see the whole book before I pay?
    Yes. You read the complete story free and see your child fully illustrated on the cover and first pages — so you know exactly what your book looks like. We conjure up the remaining illustrations right after purchase, within minutes. No paywall up front; you only need a free account once you want to save or order your book.
  • How long does it take?
    Just a few minutes after finishing the wizard. We email you the moment the preview is ready.
  • How many photos do I need?
    A single good photo is enough — well lit, face clearly visible. You can optionally add one or two more, but you don't have to. Selfie or family snap, both work.
  • Can I regenerate pages?
    Yes. One regeneration per page is free; further regenerations cost €0.50 (CHF 0.50) each.
  • Can I edit the text?
    Yes. In the preview you can tweak every page's text before approving.
  • Does an extra character or the pet cost more?
    No. Siblings, grandparents, friends and the pet are always included — up to four extra characters, at no surcharge. Only your child (the hero) is drawn from the photo; the others we illustrate from your description.

Print & shipping

  • Where do you print?
    Via an EU-certified partner with printers across several EU countries. Your book is routed to the closest printer for faster delivery.
  • How long does shipping take?
    Standard: 5–7 working days after approval, DACH shipping included.
  • Do you ship to Switzerland?
    Yes, to all DACH countries. Swiss orders are customs-declared with no extra fees.

Payment & returns

  • How can I pay?
    Credit card, Klarna (instant, instalments, invoice), SEPA Direct Debit.
  • Can I return?
    Digital: once the file is downloaded, the right of withdrawal expires (you've explicitly consented to early performance). Printed books: 14-day right of withdrawal. If print quality is off, we reprint at our cost.

Still a question? hello@heldio.ch — or jump straight into creating your book.