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Security report for arket.com

ARKET · Retail · Belgium

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

ARKET is a modern Nordic lifestyle and retail brand offering collections for women, men, children, and homeware, complemented by a seasonal vegetarian café. Founded in 2017 and part of the H&M Group, it holds a strong market position in the European retail sector with a focus on quality, sustainability, and design. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a well-structured e-commerce platform, rich content, and clear navigation tailored for a broad consumer audience. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with Storyblok CMS and Akamai hosting, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive cookie consent via OneTrust, and appropriate security headers, indicating a robust security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The site demonstrates good privacy compliance with GDPR indicators and transparent cookie management. Overall, ARKET's website is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with its business objectives, though it could enhance security transparency by publishing dedicated security policies and incident response contacts.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
65

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ARKET operates as a large-scale retail entity under the H&M Group umbrella, targeting consumers interested in modern, sustainable Nordic design. Its business model combines e-commerce with physical retail and café services, providing diversified revenue streams. The company maintains a strong brand identity with consistent messaging and extensive product categories across multiple demographics. Partnerships with recruitment platforms and media outlets support operational and marketing efforts. The website's integration of marketing tools and affiliate programs indicates a mature digital marketing strategy. Growth potential is supported by a comprehensive product range and active social media engagement. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on digital self-service and streamlined customer interactions.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with mandatory HTTPS, security headers, and no visible sensitive data exposure. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent and Tealium for tag management reflects adherence to privacy and security best practices. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No known vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the provided content. The site’s security score is high, but improvements could be made by publishing explicit security policies and establishing clear channels for vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security culture appears mature, with a focus on compliance and user privacy.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed standards for all users.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ARKET
Description
ARKET is a modern lifestyle destination offering collections for women, men, children, and the home – curated for a more beautiful everyday life.
Key services
Retail of clothing for women, men, children, Homeware products, Seasonal vegetarian café and coffee shop
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Storyblok CMS, Fabulous (HM Group branding), OneTrust (cookie consent), Tealium (tag management), Akamai (CDN and performance), Boomerang (performance monitoring)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Tealium, Boomerang
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Tealium, OneTrust
Marketing tools
Newsletter SMS popup, Fabulous (HM Group marketing)
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive e-commerce site with clear navigation and rich content
  2. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration
  3. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimization
  4. No critical security issues detected
  5. Social media and marketing integrations present
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  7. WHOIS data consistent and supports business legitimacy
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Next.js and React, supported by Storyblok CMS for content management. Hosting and CDN services are provided by Akamai, ensuring fast content delivery and scalability. Performance monitoring is implemented via Boomerang, and tag management is handled by Tealium. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical implementation is robust, with no major issues detected. Opportunities exist to further enhance technical documentation and security transparency to support ongoing maintenance and trust.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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