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Security report for holidu.co.uk

Holidu GmbH · Real Estate · United Kingdom

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Holidu GmbH operates a sophisticated online platform specializing in holiday lettings, cottages, villas, and apartments primarily targeting the UK and European markets. The website offers a comprehensive selection of verified accommodations with features such as free cancellation and filters for family and pet-friendly options, positioning itself as a trusted marketplace for vacation rentals. The platform leverages modern web technologies including React and Tailwind CSS, and integrates multiple analytics and advertising services to optimize user experience and marketing effectiveness. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and compliance with privacy regulations, making it a reliable service for holiday accommodation bookings.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
76

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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Leaked records that mention holidu.co.uk, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
4
Employees
0
Customers
4
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

2 subdomains affected

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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

Holidu's market positioning as a specialist in European holiday rentals is supported by its extensive property listings and localized partner domains across multiple countries. The business model centers on aggregating and verifying vacation rental properties, providing users with confidence and convenience in booking. Revenue streams likely include commissions from bookings and partnerships with property owners. The platform targets families, pet owners, and travelers seeking diverse accommodation types and amenities. The presence of Star Host badges and free cancellation policies enhance trust and competitive advantage. Holidu's partnership ecosystem spans various regional domains, indicating a broad operational footprint and strategic localization.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of secure cookie consent mechanisms aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response procedures, and vulnerability disclosure channels represents a gap in transparency and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or insecure libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The platform would benefit from formalizing and publicizing its security governance to enhance stakeholder confidence and preparedness for potential incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and disclose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact channels for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Holidu GmbH
Description
Huge selection of high-quality holiday lettings, holiday rentals, villas. Book verified accommodation at the best price with confidence. Holiday accommodation with pool, sea view, child-friendly, pet-friendly. Specialist for the most beautiful holiday regions in Europe.
Key services
Holiday lettings search and booking, Verified accommodation listings, Filters for amenities and property types
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, Taboola, ThumbmarkJS
Frameworks
React
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure cookie consent mechanism
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Taboola
Tracking pixels
Bing Ads, Taboola
Marketing tools
Taboola
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional holiday rental platform targeting UK and European customers.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and optimized for SEO and mobile devices.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics/tracking tools.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No explicit security or incident response contact information found.
  7. WHOIS data for www subdomain is unavailable due to domain naming rules error; root domain WHOIS should be checked separately.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; full content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

Holidu's technical infrastructure is built on a modern JavaScript stack with React and Tailwind CSS, ensuring responsive and performant user interfaces. The site employs multiple preconnects and asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. Integration with major analytics and advertising platforms supports data-driven marketing strategies. The website demonstrates excellent SEO optimization with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with explicit ARIA roles and landmarks. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but the use of CDN and external services suggests a robust hosting environment. Overall, the technical implementation supports a scalable and user-friendly platform.
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. 75/100Medium26 findingsView report
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