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Security report for nivea.cz

NIVEA · Retail · Czech Republic

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NIVEA.cz is the Czech Republic localized website for the globally recognized skincare brand NIVEA, owned by Beiersdorf AG. The site offers a comprehensive catalog of skincare and cosmetic products, along with tips and advice for skin and body care. The website targets general consumers interested in personal care products and maintains a strong brand presence consistent with NIVEA's global identity. Technically, the site is built on the Sitecore CMS platform, employs modern web technologies, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Consent Manager for GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a professional user experience with clear navigation and rich content. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS, uses standard security headers, and implements cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature security posture. However, it lacks publicly available explicit security policies and incident response contacts, which could be improved. The domain WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to registry policies, which slightly reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy given the brand's reputation. Overall, the website is well-maintained, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving as a reliable digital presence for NIVEA in the Czech market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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 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. 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
65

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

NIVEA.cz operates as a retail and informational platform for NIVEA skincare products, leveraging Beiersdorf's global brand strength. The business model focuses on product sales supported by educational content and customer engagement via the NIVEA Klub. The site is positioned as a trusted source for skincare advice and product information in the Czech Republic. The integration of marketing and analytics tools indicates a data-driven approach to customer engagement and campaign effectiveness. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via contact forms. The website's comprehensive privacy and cookie policies demonstrate adherence to GDPR, enhancing customer trust. The lack of WHOIS transparency is a minor concern but is offset by the brand's established market presence and professional site management.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers in place. The use of a consent management platform ensures compliance with GDPR cookie regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness perception. No direct security contact channels were found, which could hinder timely incident reporting. The site uses third-party scripts and trackers, which should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security documentation and providing clear incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking services for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.
  5. Enhance transparency on data retention policies and user data handling practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NIVEA
Description
NIVEA offers skincare and cosmetic products with a history of over 100 years, targeting body and facial care.
Key services
Skincare products, Cosmetic products, Product information and tips, Customer engagement via NIVEA Klub
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Consent Manager, Sitecore CMS
Frameworks
Sitecore
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management platform

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Adform
Tracking pixels
Consent Manager tracking
Marketing tools
Consent Manager, Smart Push notifications
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 navigation
  2. Strong branding consistent with NIVEA global identity
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy consent mechanisms implemented
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible, only contact forms
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  6. Use of multiple third-party tracking and advertising services
  7. No WHOIS data available, limiting domain registration transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Sitecore CMS platform, utilizing modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking and marketing purposes, alongside a consent management platform to comply with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with preconnect hints to optimize resource loading. The use of multiple external domains for analytics and advertising is noted, requiring ongoing monitoring for privacy and security. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration transparency but does not impact the technical infrastructure quality. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, modern, and aligned with best practices for a large enterprise retail website.
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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