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Security report for pin.it

Pinterest · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Pinterest is a leading visual discovery and social media platform that enables users to find and share ideas such as recipes, home decor, and style inspiration. It operates primarily as an advertising and e-commerce platform, connecting users with brands and products. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure leveraging modern web technologies including React, Amazon AWS for media hosting, and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot mitigation. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, Content Security Policy, and other security headers implemented. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. Overall, Pinterest's website is professional, fast, and user-friendly, reflecting its enterprise status and market leadership.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

3 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 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

  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 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
82

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

Pinterest holds a strong market position as a top social media and visual discovery platform with a business model centered on advertising and e-commerce integrations. Its target audience is broad, encompassing general users seeking inspiration and brands aiming to advertise products. The company benefits from a consistent brand presence and extensive partnerships with major platforms like Amazon and Google. While WHOIS data is unavailable, this is typical for large tech companies employing privacy protections. The platform's extensive use of tracking and advertising technologies supports its revenue streams but requires careful privacy management.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with HTTPS, CSP, and bot protection via reCAPTCHA Enterprise. No obvious vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, vulnerability disclosure programs, or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies. The security score is strong but could be enhanced by publishing dedicated security documentation and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security and privacy inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to minimize privacy risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pinterest
Description
Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas like recipes, home and style inspiration, and more.
Key services
Visual discovery, Idea sharing, Advertising platform, E-commerce integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript ES Modules, Web Fonts (woff2), Amazon S3 (media hosting), Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Content Security Policy
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection
  • Strict referrer policy

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Advertising
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Amazon Advertising
Marketing tools
Calendly, Vimeo, Dropbox API
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 no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, typical for large brands.
  7. No adult or explicit content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

Pinterest's website uses a modern React-based frontend with modular JavaScript and optimized font loading. Hosting is supported by Amazon AWS S3 buckets for media assets, ensuring scalability and performance. The site employs strong security headers and integrates Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot mitigation. Performance is fast with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom-built platform. The technical stack reflects a mature, enterprise-grade infrastructure with opportunities to improve documentation and security transparency.
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. 82/100 +5Low22 findingsView report
  2. 77/100 +24Low24 findingsView report
  3. 53/100Medium28 findingsView report
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