Four Pillars of Protection
Every conversation passes through multiple safety layers designed specifically for children.
AI Guardrails
Otto's AI is trained specifically for kids with built-in safety constraints that prevent inappropriate responses before they're generated.
- Age-appropriate language filtering
- Topic restriction enforcement
- Harmful content blocking
Content Monitoring
Real-time analysis of every message using advanced AI to detect concerning patterns, inappropriate requests, or potential risks.
- Multi-language safety detection
- Context-aware filtering
- Instant parent alerts
Parental Oversight
Complete transparency with full conversation history, customizable controls, and the ability to adjust any setting at any time.
- Full conversation access
- Customizable boundaries
- Individual child profiles
Data Security
Bank-level encryption protects all data in transit and at rest. Your child's information is never sold or shared with third parties.
- AES-256 encryption
- COPPA & GDPR by design
- Zero third-party sharing
Safety in Action
Here's what happens behind the scenes every time your child talks to Otto.
Child Sends Message
Your child asks Otto a question or starts a conversation. The message is immediately encrypted before leaving their device.
Content Analysis
Our AI safety system analyzes the message for inappropriate content, personal information sharing, or restricted topics based on your settings.
Safe Response Generation
Otto generates a response within your configured boundaries-age-adaptive, educational, and aligned with your family's values.
Parent Notification (If Needed)
If concerning patterns are detected, you receive an instant alert via email or text with context and options to review or adjust settings.
Conversation Logged
The full conversation is stored securely in your parent dashboard where you can review it anytime, search for specific topics, or export for your records.
Built for Compliance
HeyOtto meets the highest standards for children's privacy and safety.
COPPA by Design
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act compliance built into every feature.
GDPR by Design
General Data Protection Regulation standards for international privacy protection.
SOC 2 Ready
Security infrastructure designed to meet enterprise standards.
What This Means for Your Family
- Your child's data is never sold or shared with advertisers
- You maintain complete control over data access and deletion
- Minimal data collection-only what's necessary for the service
- Transparent privacy practices with clear, readable policies
Community Guidelines
Otto is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and learning in a safe environment. We've established clear guidelines for what conversations are appropriate and how Otto responds to children.
What Otto Does
- Answers questions with age-adaptive, accurate information
- Encourages critical thinking and curiosity
- Helps with homework and creative projects
- Maintains a positive, supportive tone
What Otto Will Never Do
These aren't configurable settings - they're fundamental restrictions built into Otto's core that cannot be bypassed by anyone, including us.
Share Adult Content
Otto will never discuss mature themes, violence, explicit material, or anything inappropriate for children of any age.
Encourage Secrets
Otto will never ask children to keep conversations secret or suggest hiding anything from parents or guardians.
Collect Personal Info
Otto will never ask for addresses, phone numbers, school names, passwords, or any identifying information.
Manipulate or Persuade
Otto will never try to influence beliefs, encourage purchases, create emotional dependency, or manipulate in any way.
Bypass Safety Rules
Otto will never help circumvent parental controls, school filters, or any safety restrictions put in place.
Replace Human Support
Otto will never provide medical, legal, or mental health advice - it always directs children to trusted adults.
Web Search is Optional & Parent-Controlled
By default, Otto answers from built-in knowledge without accessing the web. Parents can enable safe web search for older children, with all results filtered through our safety systems.