Safety

HeyOtto uses multiple layers of protection including real-time content filtering, AI-powered safety monitoring, and parental oversight tools. Every message is analyzed to ensure age-adaptive content, and parents receive instant alerts if concerning patterns are detected. We designed HeyOtto with COPPA and GDPR compliance by design and with enterprise-grade encryption protecting all data.

No. Otto is programmed to detect and block attempts to share personal information like full names, addresses, phone numbers, school names, or other identifying details. If your child tries to share such information, Otto will gently redirect the conversation and you'll receive an alert.

The safest chat apps for kids are ones with parental monitoring, content filtering, and no open access to strangers. For AI chat specifically, HeyOtto is purpose-built for child safety — COPPA compliant, parent-monitored, and designed for ages 8–18.

Under COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), AI platforms must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children under 13. HeyOtto is COPPA compliant and requires a parent account to set up any child profile, making it one of the few AI tools legally and safely designed for kids under 13.

HeyOtto is built with COPPA compliance at its core. We require verifiable parental consent before any child under 13 can use the platform, we do not collect unnecessary personal information, and parents have full control over their child's data at all times. We are currently in the process of acquiring our official compliance certifications. You can review our full privacy practices in our Privacy Policy.

General AI chat tools like ChatGPT are not designed for children and lack parental oversight. However, purpose-built tools like HeyOtto are safe for kids by design with COPPA compliance, content filters, conversation monitoring, and parent controls built in from the ground up.

No. HeyOtto does not sell, share, or monetize your child's personal data. We collect only what is necessary to operate the service safely, and parents can request deletion of their child's data at any time. Your family's privacy is non-negotiable.

Our AI immediately blocks inappropriate content and notifies you via your parent dashboard. You can then adjust safety settings, discuss the incident with your child, or contact our support team for guidance.

For AI chat specifically, HeyOtto is designed with child safety at its core. For other parent control apps, Bark, Messenger Kids, and Google Family Link are popular with parents. The safest option is always one with active parental monitoring and content filtering.

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.

HeyOtto's AI filters catch inappropriate requests before they're answered. The AI redirects the conversation to something age-appropriate and, depending on your alert settings, you'll receive a notification so you're always in the loop. You can customize what topics trigger alerts based on your family's values.

HeyOtto is one of the only AI apps built from the ground up for kids. It includes real-time content filtering, a parent dashboard, conversation monitoring, and age-appropriate responses — so children can use AI creatively and safely while parents stay in control.

Alerts are triggered in real time the moment HeyOtto's system detects concerning content. You can configure alert delivery by email or text notification.