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Security report for etsy.com

Etsy · E-commerce · Finland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Etsy is a leading global e-commerce platform specializing in handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts. The website targets consumers interested in personalized and artisanal products, offering a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers worldwide, with localized content for Finland. The platform demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with modern JavaScript frameworks, performance optimizations, and integration of consent management tools. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, CSRF protections, and error monitoring via Sentry, though explicit security headers and policies could be more visible. Privacy compliance is basic, with no explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content, but consent mechanisms are implemented. Overall, Etsy presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly online marketplace with enterprise-level scale and branding consistency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
82
Security headers
70
Email security
95
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
86

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

Etsy operates in the e-commerce sector with a unique niche focusing on handmade and vintage goods, differentiating itself from mass-market retailers. Its business model is marketplace-based, generating revenue through transaction fees and advertising. The company targets a broad consumer base interested in unique gifts and artisanal products. Etsy's market position is strong, supported by a large user base and global reach. The platform integrates various marketing and analytics tools, indicating a data-driven approach to customer engagement and growth. Partnerships and related domains such as etsycorp.com suggest a structured corporate ecosystem. The absence of explicit contact details in the HTML suggests reliance on user accounts and support portals for customer service.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and uses CSRF nonces to protect forms. Error monitoring is handled by Sentry, and consent management is integrated via Transcend, indicating attention to privacy and security compliance. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options were not explicitly found in the provided content and should be verified. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies were detected, which are recommended for transparency and security maturity. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the analysis. Overall, Etsy maintains a solid security posture appropriate for an enterprise e-commerce platform but could improve transparency on security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish and link explicit privacy and cookie policy pages prominently to improve privacy compliance and user trust.
  2. Verify and enforce comprehensive security headers such as CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and security incident response contacts.
  4. Provide clear contact information including company emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and improve transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Etsy
Description
Shop Etsy Finland. Find handmade gifts, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more.
Key services
Online marketplace for handmade goods, Vintage items sales, Custom gift shopping
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Webpack, Sentry, Transcend Consent Management, PerformanceObserver API
Frameworks
Etsy proprietary frameworks
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF nonce tokens present
  • Use of Sentry for error monitoring
  • Consent management via Transcend

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Sentry
Marketing tools
Sentry
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major e-commerce platform specializing in handmade and vintage goods.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and localized for Finland (en-FI).
  3. Modern web technologies and performance optimizations are used.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages detected in the provided HTML snippet.
  6. Consent management is implemented via Transcend airgap script.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  8. No explicit data protection officer contact found.
  9. Social media presence indicated via meta tags (Facebook app id, Twitter handle).
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript tech stack with Webpack bundling, React-like components, and advanced browser APIs such as PerformanceObserver. It integrates third-party services like Sentry for error tracking and Transcend for consent management. The site is optimized for mobile with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is supported by structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph metadata. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Performance appears fast with deferred script loading and image optimizations. Technical risks are minimal but depend on continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies and security headers.
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. 84/100 −2Low21 findingsView report
  2. 86/100 +17Low19 findingsView report
  3. 69/100Medium19 findingsView report
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