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Security report for flourish.studio

Canva UK Operations Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Flourish is a UK-based data visualization and storytelling platform owned by Canva UK Operations Ltd. It enables users to create interactive charts, maps, and rich storytelling content without coding, targeting professionals in data journalism, marketing, education, and other sectors. The platform is well-positioned in the market as a user-friendly, no-code solution with strong branding and reputable clients. Technically, the website employs modern analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Snowplow, and FullStory, integrated with a robust consent management system via OneTrust, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though incident response and vulnerability disclosure information could be improved. Overall, Flourish presents a trustworthy, professional online presence with a high level of privacy and security awareness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 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

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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
100
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
85

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
12,602
Employees
1
Customers
12,599
Third parties
2
Weak passwords
10%

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Flourish operates a SaaS business model focused on interactive data visualization and storytelling. Its acquisition by Canva enhances its market reach and credibility. The platform serves a diverse audience including newsrooms, financial services, education, and nonprofits, offering no-code tools that simplify complex data presentation. Revenue likely derives from subscriptions and enterprise solutions. The website showcases strong trust signals such as client logos and testimonials. The company maintains a clear partnership ecosystem with Canva as the parent company. Growth indicators include continuous content updates, training resources, and developer APIs. Strategic observations highlight Flourish's niche in narrative visualization and its competitive advantage in ease of use and storytelling capabilities.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of consent-based analytics tracking. Use of OneTrust for cookie consent and session sampling for FullStory indicates privacy-conscious design. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure policies suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through cookie banners and privacy policies. Overall, the security maturity is high, supporting business continuity and user trust, but formalizing incident response and disclosure mechanisms would strengthen resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Publish clear incident response contact details and procedures on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling.
  5. Continue to monitor and update consent management to align with evolving privacy regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Canva UK Operations Ltd
Registration number
08825531
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Canva UK Operations Ltd
Description
Flourish is a data visualization platform that enables users to create interactive charts, maps, and storytelling content without coding. It is designed to help users engage and inspire audiences with data stories.
Key services
Interactive data visualization, Data storytelling tools, No-code chart and map creation, Embedding and sharing visual content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Snowplow Analytics, FullStory, OneTrust Consent Management, D3.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management via OneTrust
  • Use of FullStory with consent and sampling
  • Snowplow analytics with consent checks
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Snowplow Analytics, FullStory
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
FullStory, Snowplow
Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong use of modern analytics and consent management tools.
  3. Clear privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in HTML.
  5. WHOIS data is privacy-protected but consistent with a legitimate business.
  6. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  7. Professional design and user experience with clear navigation.
  8. Multiple reputable client logos and testimonials enhance trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Hexo CMS and leverages modern JavaScript libraries including D3.js for data visualization. It integrates multiple analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Snowplow, FullStory) with consent management via OneTrust, reflecting advanced digital maturity. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with good accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical infrastructure supports a robust user experience with interactive content and seamless embedding capabilities. Hosting details are not explicit, but the use of CDN services and external script providers indicates a scalable architecture. Opportunities exist to further document hosting and backend security measures.
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.

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