Keep your family’s
world friendly with a
Chirp™ enabled device.

Why Chirp?

Chirp is a built-in child-protection software that makes internet use safe for your children. By analysing data coming into and going out of your child’s device, Chirp filters it for offensive content, then alerts you if there is any imminent danger

Children are bullied, coerced, harassed and groomed through communication channels on their devices. It is our goal to eradicate this and make every family’s world friendlier.

Keep your family’s
world friendly with a Chirp™ enabled device.

FAQs

Features

Why Chirp?

Chirp is a built-in child-protection software that makes internet use safe for your children. By analysing data coming into and going out of your child’s device, Chirp filters it for offensive content, then alerts you if there is any imminent danger

Children are bullied, coerced, harassed and groomed through communication channels on their devices. It is our goal to eradicate this and make every family’s world friendlier.

1.

Analyse

Chirp looks at all data entering and leaving the device for signs of inappropriate content, harm and imminent danger to your child.

2.

Filter & Block

Chirp is a two-way system. If Chirp detects content that could cause direct harm to the child, that content will be blocked. Conversely, if the child tries to send harmful content, those messages will not send.

3.

Alert

Chirp empowers parents to protect their children by keeping them informed of imminent threats to their child. Alerts are sent to parents if Chirp detects grooming patterns, self-harm searches, bullying or harassment.

Stay Informed

Watch this short video to see how you can improve your child’s safety now.

Child Online Safety with Chirp

Find out how the Chirp tool can help you level-up your family’s online safety. This short video will help you understand the basic concept of how Chirp works.

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1.

Analyse

Chirp looks at all data entering and leaving the device for signs of inappropriate content, harm and imminent danger to your child.

2.

Filter & Block

Chirp is a two-way system. If Chirp detects content that could cause direct harm to the child, that content will be blocked. Conversely, if the child tries to send harmful content, those messages will not send.

3.

Alert

Chirp empowers parents to protect their children by keeping them informed of imminent threats to their child. Alerts are sent to parents if Chirp detects grooming patterns, self-harm searches, bullying or harassment.

Child Online Safety with Chirp

Find out how the Chirp tool can help you level-up your family’s online safety. This short video will help you understand the basic concept of how Chirp works.

Your children’s safety is a non-negotiable priority, Chirp helps you to secure your family’s digital world and bring harmony to the household

Your children’s safety is a non-negotiable priority, let us help you to secure your family’s digital world and bring harmony to the household

Don’t Take Our Word For it

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The best of technology in the service of society. Chirp harnesses the very latest in technology to provide safe and confident access to mobile phone technology for our children and the vulnerable in our society.

Ronan Dunne,

Former CEO of O2

Head Developer

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Particularly for more vulnerable groups and children, Chirp is a unique solution to help children tackle potential online harms because it prompts better communication and understanding between children and their parents.

Prof. James O'Higgins Norman,

UNESCO Chair on Bullying & Cyberbullying, DCU

Head Developer

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We are becoming ever more aware of the numerous associated risks, especially to children. It is therefore reassuring to see a product designed to make the internet safe for children and even better to see it emerging from Ireland.

Barry Lowry,

CIO of the Irish government

Head Developer

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After a career bringing mobile telecoms innovation to millions of people I’m privileged to support Rena and the team at Chirp as they ensure safe and inclusive access for our children.

Ronan Dunne,

Former CEO of Verizon

Head Developer

Meet Our CEO

Rena Maycock

“It is our belief that children should have the right to enjoy all of the educational, communication and entertainment benefits of digital citizenship without being cyberbullied, groomed by predators or exposed to self-harm content. At Chirp, we strive to help parents make the internet safer for their families.”

Still Have Some Questions?

All General Questions Availability Technical Get Involved

When will Chirp be available for my child?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-23T09:26:24+00:00

When will Chirp be available for my child?

We are working hard with our partners in smartphone manufacturing and Telco’s to bring Chirp to the market in the coming months. If you would like to be the first to know, please complete this form.

How will I know when Chirp is available in my Country?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-23T09:53:56+00:00

How will I know when Chirp is available in my Country?

Thank you for your interest in Chirp. We will be sure that you are among the first to know when you can buy Chirp for your child. Please complete this form.

Will Chirp detect and block harmful content in encrypted messaging apps?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-22T12:14:36+00:00

Will Chirp detect and block harmful content in encrypted messaging apps?

Yes, encrypted apps are among the most dangerous apps for children and our embedded technology will be capable of filtering harmful encrypted content and will alert you to any threats.

Can my tech-savvy teen find a way to disable Chirp?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-22T12:01:09+00:00

Can my tech-savvy teen find a way to disable Chirp?

No. Chirp is not an App. Chirp is embedded in the fabric of the smartphone at point of manufacture so once you keep your password safe, it cannot be deleted or tampered with.

Is Chirp Spyware?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-22T12:15:08+00:00

Is Chirp Spyware?

No. We will not spy on children. We believe it is important to respect children’s autonomy and empower them to take part in their own online safety. Children will be able to interact with Chirp and they will be fully aware that Chirp is working in the background to help them stay safe.

Will Chirp work on my child’s smartphone even when they are away from the house?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-22T12:13:17+00:00

Will Chirp work on my child’s smartphone even when they are away from the house?

Yes. Chirp is built into the smartphone so once the phone is connected, it works wherever your child takes their device.

Will Chirp detect harmful imagery as well as language?info@whitespider.ie2024-05-22T12:14:58+00:00

Will Chirp detect harmful imagery as well as language?

Yes. Chirp will detect and block harmful language, image and video. If we detect that your child is trying to send a nude image of themselves, we will not allow it to send. If they search for self-harm material we will send you an urgent alert or if we detect they are being cyberbullied, we will notify you and give you guidance on how you can best deal with this with your child.

I am a parent and I would like to help Chirp with it’s mission to protect children. How can I get involved?info@whitespider.ie2024-11-13T10:05:13+00:00

I am a parent and I would like to help Chirp with it’s mission to protect children. How can I get involved?

At Chirp we are eager to ensure parents and children have a say and can help us shape a tool that meets their needs. If your family has experienced harmful content online and you would like to tell us about it, you can do so by visiting our public portal. At this link you can contribute anonymously or you can register your interest in taking part in further research. You can also register your interest in being the first to know when Chirp is available by clicking here.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help families thrive in the digital age by empowering guardians and providing them with the tools to keep their children healthy and safe online.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help families thrive in the digital age by empowering guardians and providing them with the tools to keep their children healthy and safe online.