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Security report for faucets.co.uk

Faucets Ltd · Retail · United Kingdom

Critical risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

23/100

Risk levelCritical

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

Faucets Ltd is a well-established UK-based independent stockist and distributor specializing in quality bathroom brassware and sanitary products since 1983. The company positions itself as a leading supplier in the UK bathroom fittings market, offering a comprehensive range of products and technical consultancy services. Their target audience includes customers and professionals seeking reliable bathroom fittings and accessories. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content supporting their business model.

Scanned

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

      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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. 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"

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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
15
Email security
50
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
23

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 · found on this site
  • 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 company operates in the retail sector focused on bathroom products, leveraging a direct distribution model supported by knowledgeable consultants. Their long-standing market presence and sponsorship activities indicate a stable and reputable business. The website integrates social media channels and provides clear contact information, enhancing customer engagement. However, the absence of privacy and cookie policies suggests room for improvement in compliance and transparency. The company uses standard marketing and analytics tools but lacks advanced security disclosures or certifications.

Security posture

The website currently lacks visible security headers and does not provide privacy or cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is available, indicating limited transparency in security practices. The use of HTTPS is assumed but not explicitly confirmed in the data. The site does not expose sensitive data or vulnerable libraries, but the security posture would benefit from implementing standard security headers, formal privacy documentation, and incident response contacts to enhance protection and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with a user consent mechanism to comply with GDPR.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve security posture.
  3. Ensure HTTPS is enforced site-wide and clearly indicated to users.
  4. Add incident response and vulnerability disclosure contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Faucets Ltd
Registration number
4680748
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Faucets Ltd
Description
Faucets, the UK's leading independent stockist and distributor of quality bathroom brassware and sanitary products, has been a one-stop shop for quality bathroom fittings since 1983.
Key services
Stockist and distributor of bathroom brassware, Technical consultancy, Customer service for bathroom fittings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No forms detected on main page

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. No privacy or cookie policy found on the site
  2. Terms and conditions available as PDF
  3. No contact form detected on main page
  4. Clear company contact phone and postal address provided
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn
  6. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking
  7. No visible security headers or advanced security policies
  8. No visible security or incident response contact information
  9. Website uses Bootstrap and jQuery for UI
  10. Mobile responsive design with carousel and navigation
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern responsive design built on Bootstrap and jQuery, with integration of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. Hosting appears to be provided by Swiftserver, a UK-based hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. However, the site lacks advanced CMS features or modern JavaScript frameworks, indicating potential for modernization. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site approach.
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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