MyChildhoodBook Parent Research Survey

Before We Begin: Privacy, Safety And Purpose

Your responses are anonymous and used only for research. This survey complies with GDPR / Dutch AVG.

Controller: MyChildhoodBook project founder (individual parent initiative).
Purpose: parent research, usability insights, and product improvement only.
Legal basis: your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
Data minimization: we only request data needed for this research.
No sale to third parties: responses are never sold to ad networks or larger companies.
Retention: maximum 24 months for research, then deletion or anonymization.
Your rights: access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent.
Complaint route: you may file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

Privacy requests: contact@mychildhoodbook.com. Complaint route: https://www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/een-tip-of-klacht-indienen-bij-de-ap

I am building this as an individual parent. My mission is to ensure my daughter grows up knowing her childhood was cherished, and that she was seen and valued every step of the way.

— Cess G.

I give explicit consent to process my responses for the research purposes above. I confirm I am 16 years old or older.

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Page 1: About You

First name (optional)

Email address *

Q1. How many children do you have?

Include 0 if you're expecting. Select all age groups that apply.

Which age bands apply?

0-4 years old 5-9 years old 10-14 years old 15-17 years old 18+ years old

Q2. How would you describe your current situation?

I am the primary parent / caregiver I co-parent with a partner I am a single parent I am a guardian (not biological parent) I am expecting my first child Other

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Page 2: Memory And Preservation Habits

Q3. Where do you currently store photos and videos of your child? (Select all that apply)

On my phone (camera roll) Google Photos / iCloud Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Physical prints / photo albums External hard drive or USB Email (sent to myself or others) I do not store them systematically Other

Q4. How confident are you that those photos and videos will still be accessible in 20 years?

Very confident - I have a solid system Somewhat confident - but I have not really thought about it Not very confident - I know it is fragile Not at all confident - this worries me

Q5. Have you ever lost photos, videos or messages because of a broken phone, deleted account or platform shutdown?

Yes - and I lost something important Yes - but nothing I cared about deeply No - but I worry about it No - and I am not concerned

Q6. When your child comes to you with a hard question, what does that moment feel like for you?

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Page 3: Legacy And Sharing

Q7. Is there something you wish your child knew about you, your life, or your values that you have not found the right way to share yet?

Q8. Do you ever think about what your child will have of you when they are older beyond photos and objects?

Yes, I think about this a lot Sometimes - it crosses my mind Rarely - not something I focus on No - I have not really thought about it

Q9. What happens when you are not available and your child needs guidance?

Q10. If you had to write down everything you know and believe for your child to read someday, what would stop you from doing that today?

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Page 4: Concept Reaction

Q11. What is your first reaction to this idea?

Q12. What feels most valuable about it to you personally?

Q13. What concerns or questions does it raise for you?

Q14. Who do you think needs this most?

Q15. Would you use something like this? What would make you say yes immediately?

Yes - I would sign up right now Yes - but I would need to know more first Maybe - depends on cost / features Probably not No

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Page 5: Practical Questions

Q16. How much would you expect to pay for a service like this?

Free - I would not pay for it Free with a paid premium tier €5-€10 per month €10-€20 per month A one-time fee (lifetime access) I would pay whatever guarantees it lasts

Q17. Would you be comfortable nominating up to 5 trusted people to contribute memories and milestones?

Yes, absolutely Yes, but I want full control Maybe, I need to think about trust No, I want it from me only

Q18. At what age should a child be able to access their archive independently?

Under 10 (with guardian present) 10-12 years old 13-15 years old 16-18 years old 18+ only It depends on the child's maturity, not their age

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Page 6: Follow-up (Optional) And Submit

Q19. Can we follow up with you for a 15-minute conversation once we have something to show?

Yes No

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We're talking to parents first.

Before We Begin: Privacy, Safety And Purpose

Page 1: About You

Page 2: Memory And Preservation Habits

Page 3: Legacy And Sharing

Page 4: Concept Reaction

Page 5: Practical Questions

Page 6: Follow-up (Optional) And Submit

Thank you for taking the time.