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Security report for e-penziony.cz

Hospitality · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

e-penziony.cz is a Czech Republic-based online platform specializing in listing affordable pensions, apartments, and private accommodations primarily within the Czech Republic. Established in 2009, it offers a large database of over 4,000 lodging options directly from owners, enabling commission-free bookings. The site targets tourists, families, groups, and cyclists seeking budget-friendly and diverse accommodation options across various Czech regions. Technically, the website employs a traditional web stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and integrates Google Analytics and MapLibre for mapping. It is hosted behind Cloudflare, ensuring reliable DNS and CDN services. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS but lacks advanced security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, indicating room for compliance and security improvements. Overall, the platform is functional and serves a niche hospitality market but should enhance privacy compliance and security posture to align with modern standards.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

10 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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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  • Security score drift

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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
75
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
55

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

The website holds a niche position in the Czech hospitality market, focusing on budget and private accommodations. Its business model revolves around direct owner listings without commission, appealing to cost-conscious travelers. The partnership with e-chalupy.cz suggests a strategic alliance to cover broader accommodation types. The platform's longevity since 2009 indicates stable operations, though the absence of explicit company legal information or contact emails limits transparency. Revenue likely derives from advertising and possibly premium listing services. The target audience includes domestic and regional tourists, families, and groups. Growth potential exists through enhanced digital marketing, expanded listings, and improved user experience. The partnership ecosystem is limited but focused on related accommodation sites.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS enabled and Cloudflare DNS/CDN usage. However, it lacks critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are important for mitigating common web attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.12.4) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities. No visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are present, which could hinder timely security issue management. Privacy and cookie policies are missing, raising compliance concerns under GDPR. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but requires enhancements to meet current best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to mitigate known security risks.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and publish security.txt to facilitate responsible reporting and incident response.
  5. Enhance accessibility and mobile optimization to improve user experience and broaden audience reach.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
e-penziony.cz offers a comprehensive database of affordable accommodation primarily in pensions, including apartments, private lodgings, and hostels mainly in the Czech Republic. The platform provides direct bookings from owners without commission. It targets families, groups, cyclists, and tourists seeking various lodging options across many Czech regions.
Key services
Accommodation listings, Direct booking from owners, Search by location, region, and amenities, Registration for new accommodation providers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 1.12.4, jQuery UI 1.11.4, Google Fonts (Pacifico, Raleway), Google Analytics, MapLibre GL JS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, BbmEu (via bbelements.com)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website provides a large database of pensions and private accommodations in Czech Republic.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is limited to a contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  4. Uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking.
  5. Advertising is present but not intrusive; uses Google AdSense and BbmEu ad network.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. No social media links detected in the provided content.
  8. Website is accessible without WAF blocking or challenges.
  9. Technical stack is somewhat dated (jQuery 1.12.4) but functional.
  10. No visible security headers detected in the provided data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web technology stack with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, including jQuery 1.12.4 and jQuery UI 1.11.4. It integrates Google Fonts for typography and Google Analytics for user tracking. The mapping functionality is powered by MapLibre GL JS. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site loads external scripts asynchronously, which aids performance. However, the use of older jQuery versions and lack of modern frameworks or CMS indicates technical debt. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 55/100Medium33 findingsView report
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