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Getting StartedUpdated 4/17/2026

What ParentSEE Can and Can't See

What ParentSEE Can and Can't See

ParentSEE gives parents awareness of their child's online activity without invading their privacy.

What we see

  • Domain names — the websites and apps your child's device connects to (e.g., "youtube.com," "roblox.com")

  • Category classifications — each domain is tagged as social media, gaming, education, etc.

  • Timestamps — when each connection occurred

  • Approximate session duration — how long your child spent on each app or site

  • Which device — if your child has multiple enrolled devices

  • Safety signals — visits to crisis resources, adult content, gambling, or substance-related sites trigger alerts

    • What we never see

  • Messages, DMs, or chat content

  • Search terms or queries

  • Specific pages within a site (we see "instagram.com," not which posts)

  • Photos, videos, or files

  • Location or GPS data

  • Keystrokes or screen recordings

  • Passwords or login credentials

    • We see patterns. Never content.

    What we may miss

    ParentSEE works by capturing DNS queries. Some things can bypass this:

  • Apps with hardcoded DNS — a small number of apps resolve DNS through their own servers

  • Third-party VPN apps — if your child installs a VPN, it may route DNS through its own servers. You'll typically see the VPN app itself in the activity feed, which is a useful signal.

  • Encrypted DNS settings — Android's "Private DNS," iOS Private Relay, and browser "Secure DNS" features can bypass monitoring. ParentSEE's setup disables these where possible, but a technically savvy child could re-enable them.

    • We believe being honest about what we can and can't see is more important than appearing to do everything. Questions? Email support@parentsee.com.