Skip to main content

Security report for localiq.com

LocaliQ · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

LocaliQ is a well-established digital marketing platform founded in 2005, specializing in AI-powered marketing solutions tailored for local businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including marketing automation, channel campaign management, CRM, and expert-led marketing services. Positioned as a technology-driven marketing partner, LocaliQ targets local businesses seeking to enhance customer acquisition and retention through advanced digital tools. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear business messaging and a focus on technology-enabled marketing solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and leverages popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. The infrastructure includes Cloudflare DNS and GoDaddy as the domain registrar. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, with basic accessibility features and solid SEO practices. Tracking and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and AddToAny social sharing are integrated, indicating a moderate level of user tracking and marketing sophistication. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a clientTransferProhibited domain status, enhancing domain security. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no advanced security headers were detected in the provided data. There is no publicly available security policy, incident response information, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism, which are areas for improvement. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism via OneTrust, showing awareness of privacy compliance, though no explicit privacy policy or terms of service were found in the analyzed content. Overall, LocaliQ presents a credible and professional online presence with a strong business focus and adequate technical implementation. Security posture is moderate but could be enhanced by implementing additional security headers, DNSSEC, and publishing formal security and privacy policies. The risk level is low, with no signs of suspicious activity or content safety concerns.

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. 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

  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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching localiq.com

This scan found 18 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. See sample alerts.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
75
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
80

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

LocaliQ operates in the technology sector, providing AI-powered digital marketing solutions primarily to local businesses in the United States. Its business model is B2B, focusing on marketing automation and CRM tools combined with expert services. The company benefits from a long domain history (since 2005), indicating market stability and experience. The presence of social media channels and structured data enhances its digital footprint and customer engagement. The platform likely generates revenue through subscription services, campaign management fees, and consulting. No direct parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation. The company’s competitive advantage lies in integrating AI with traditional marketing services, targeting a niche of local businesses seeking digital transformation. Growth potential is supported by the increasing demand for AI-driven marketing tools and local business digitalization.

Security posture

LocaliQ’s security maturity is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications. The domain status clientTransferProhibited protects against unauthorized domain transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose DNS to spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. The absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The cookie consent mechanism indicates compliance with privacy regulations, but the lack of a visible privacy policy is a compliance gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a marketing platform but should be improved to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website footer or main navigation.
  4. Develop and disclose a security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and publish a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LocaliQ
Description
LocaliQ is a marketing platform that helps businesses find, convert, and keep customers with a suite of marketing automation, channel campaign management, CRM and insight tools, plus expert-led services.
Key services
marketing automation, channel campaign management, CRM tools, insight tools, expert-led marketing services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
AddToAny, ShareThis
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, AddToAny social sharing
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with Divi theme and Yoast SEO plugin.
  2. Site includes OneTrust cookie consent mechanism indicating privacy awareness.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in provided content.
  4. Contact phone number is provided in structured data; no email contact found.
  5. Social media presence is confirmed via JSON-LD structured data.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information detected.
  7. HTTPS is enabled; DNSSEC is not enabled.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding.
  9. Site content is business-focused, no adult or questionable content.
  10. No WAF or blocking detected; site content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Divi theme and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and SEO-optimized infrastructure. The use of jQuery and various third-party scripts for analytics and social sharing is standard but requires regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities. Hosting and DNS are managed via reputable providers (Cloudflare and GoDaddy). Performance is moderate, with good mobile responsiveness and basic accessibility features. The site uses standard web fonts and includes a cookie consent mechanism, reflecting attention to user experience and privacy. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of advanced security headers and DNSSEC suggests areas for modernization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but should incorporate enhanced security and compliance features to mitigate risks.
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

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with localiq.com. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review localiq.com.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.