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Security report for houzz.dk

Houzz · Real Estate · Denmark

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Houzz.dk is a localized Danish version of the global Houzz platform, offering a comprehensive online service for construction and design professionals as well as homeowners seeking inspiration and professional services. The platform provides powerful software tools, a vast collection of design ideas, and a directory of professionals, positioning itself as a leading player in the home improvement and real estate sector in Denmark. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including jQuery, React-based bundles, Apollo GraphQL, and integrates with third-party services like Calendly and Vimeo for enhanced user experience. Security measures are robust with HTTPS enforcement, CSRF protection, and likely content security policies, ensuring a secure environment for users. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and business credibility, making it a trustworthy platform for its target audience.

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

7 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

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, Twitter, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
69
Security headers
85
Email security
63
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
69

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

Houzz.dk operates as a large-scale online marketplace and software provider in the real estate and home improvement industry, targeting both professionals and homeowners. Its business model revolves around connecting users with service providers, offering design inspiration, and providing professional-grade software tools. The platform's extensive professional directory and rich content indicate a strong market position with a broad user base. Integration with global domains and localized versions suggests a well-established partnership ecosystem. The presence of detailed professional profiles, service listings, and scheduling tools like Calendly reflects a mature operational strategy focused on user engagement and conversion.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage, presence of CSRF tokens, and likely implementation of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Error handling scripts and absence of WAF or security challenge pages indicate a stable and secure environment. However, explicit confirmation of all security headers and continuous monitoring is recommended to maintain this posture. The site also respects user privacy with comprehensive cookie consent mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Explicitly publish and verify all recommended security headers including X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy.
  2. Maintain regular security audits and vulnerability scans to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
  3. Enhance transparency by providing a dedicated security policy and incident response information.
  4. Continue to improve privacy compliance by updating cookie and data retention policies as regulations evolve.
  5. Consider implementing a public vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to foster trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Houzz
Description
Houzz provides powerful software for construction and design professionals and offers inspiration, products, and pros for homeowners to design their dream home. It features a large collection of home design ideas, photos, and professionals.
Key services
Design and construction software, Home design inspiration, Professional directory, Product marketplace
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.1.1, Vimeo video player, Google Identity Services, Prismic CDN for images, Google Tag Manager, Calendly scheduling integration
Frameworks
Custom JavaScript framework (HZ namespace), Apollo GraphQL (indicated by gqlClientCache)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens present
  • Content Security Policy likely
  • Error handling in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (implied), FullStory (disabled), mParticle (disabled)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
attn.tv
Tracking pixels
houzz.com/js/log
Marketing tools
Calendly, Facebook SDK, Google Identity Services
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 platform for home design and professional services
  2. Content is rich with images, professional profiles, and service listings
  3. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. Uses modern web technologies and CDNs for performance
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges
  6. Extensive use of third-party integrations for marketing and scheduling
Technical notes

Notes

Houzz.dk leverages a modern and scalable technical infrastructure with a mix of custom JavaScript frameworks, React-based components, and Apollo GraphQL for data management. The use of CDNs for static assets and images ensures fast content delivery. Integration with third-party services like Calendly for scheduling and Vimeo for video content enhances functionality. The site is optimized for performance with lazy loading and asynchronous script loading. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. The technical stack supports a robust and feature-rich platform suitable for its large user base.
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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