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Security report for pinterest.nz

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 globally recognized 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-driven business model, offering targeted advertising services to businesses while providing a free content discovery platform to users. The website is well-branded, professionally designed, and optimized for a broad general audience. Technically, Pinterest employs modern web technologies including React, WebAssembly, and integrates advanced security and fraud prevention tools such as Google reCAPTCHA, Arkose Labs, and Sardine AI. The site is fast, mobile-optimized, and implements strong security headers and HTTPS encryption, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supporting strong privacy practices. No direct contact information is publicly displayed on the landing page, which is typical for large platforms that centralize support through other channels. Overall, Pinterest demonstrates a high level of business credibility and security maturity, with no significant vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators detected.

Scanned

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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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 leading position in the visual discovery and social media market, leveraging its extensive user base and content ecosystem to attract advertisers. Its business model focuses on monetizing user engagement through targeted advertising and partnerships with major ad networks like Amazon Advertising and Facebook. The platform targets a general audience interested in lifestyle, fashion, home, and food content. Pinterest's partnership ecosystem includes security and fraud prevention providers, enhancing platform trust and safety. The company maintains consistent branding and high-quality content, supporting user retention and growth. While the subdomain analyzed lacks separate WHOIS data, this is consistent with large enterprises managing multiple subdomains under a single main domain. The absence of direct contact details on the site suggests reliance on centralized support systems.

Security posture

Pinterest exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, robust Content Security Policy headers, and integration of advanced bot mitigation and fraud detection services. The use of Google reCAPTCHA, Arkose Labs, and Sardine AI indicates proactive measures against automated abuse and fraudulent activities. Security headers such as CSP and Referrer-Policy are properly configured, enhancing protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The site lacks publicly visible security or incident response policies, which could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security maturity is high, with recommendations to maintain vigilance on third-party script security and continue regular updates.

Recommendations

  1. Enhance transparency by publishing a dedicated security policy and incident response information.
  2. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  3. Implement visible contact channels for security incident reporting to improve trust.
  4. Maintain and update Content Security Policy to adapt to evolving threats.
  5. Consider adding accessibility improvements to further enhance user inclusivity.
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 other ideas to try.
Key services
Visual search, Content discovery, Advertising platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, WebAssembly, Google reCAPTCHA, Arkose Labs, Sardine AI
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 and Arkose Labs for bot mitigation
  • Use of Sardine AI for fraud detection

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Advertising, Casale Media
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Calendly
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 challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to the business.
  3. Strong security practices observed including HTTPS and CSP.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the landing page.
  6. Extensive use of third-party services for security and analytics.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Subdomain WHOIS data not separately registered, typical for large platforms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered on React and JavaScript, with performance optimizations such as font preloading and efficient script loading. Integration of WebAssembly and advanced security libraries indicates a high level of technical sophistication. The site is mobile-optimized and employs comprehensive Content Security Policy headers to mitigate risks. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but the presence of Amazon S3 buckets for media storage suggests use of AWS infrastructure. SEO is well supported through meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was detected, implying a custom or proprietary platform. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a fast, secure, and scalable user experience.
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. 81/100Low24 findingsView report
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