Frequently Asked Questions

HeyOtto is AI for kids and teens. Kids and teens ages 8–18 get a safe, age-adaptive experience. Parents get their own full AI chat alongside a dedicated dashboard to monitor, customize, and stay in control of their family's experience.

ChatGPT is built for adults. ChatGPT for Teens adds a link-based parent layer, but parents cannot see chats. HeyOtto is AI for kids with a parent-managed account, real-time parent monitoring, content filters, and COPPA-by-design. See https://www.heyotto.app/chatgpt-for-teens

HeyOtto collects only what's needed to operate the service, profile information like age and name, and conversation history that is visible to parents. We do not collect sensitive personal data, sell data to advertisers, or share information with third parties outside of what's required to run the platform. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.

Yes. HeyOtto is an AI homework helper for kids that guides children through problems instead of just giving answers. Whether it's a math equation, a science project, or a book report, HeyOtto acts as a patient AI tutor for kids, breaking complex topics into simple steps and encouraging your child to think critically.

HeyOtto is AI built for kids and teens. Designed as a safer alternative to general-purpose AI, it gives parents full visibility and control while remaining powerful and useful for the whole family.

Yes. HeyOtto lets you customize guidelines based on your religious, cultural, or personal values. Control which topics are discussed and how HeyOtto responds. It's designed to respect and reinforce what you teach at home.

Upgrade to the Pro plan anytime for unlimited messages with no interruptions. If you stay on Free, chatting pauses when you hit the 100-message cap until the next cycle.

On HeyOtto, every message is analyzed in real time. Language indicating self-harm, violence, or predatory behavior triggers an immediate Critical alert to all parents on the account — by email, SMS, and dashboard — with the exact conversation attached. Parents see full context and decide what happens next.

No. You can sign up and start using HeyOtto's free plan without entering any payment information. A credit card is only required if you choose to upgrade to the Pro plan.

The HeyOtto parent dashboard gives you a complete view of your child's activity. You can read full conversation histories, set content filters, block specific topics, receive real-time alerts, and manage profiles for every child in your family — all from one place. No technical skills required.