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Security report for pinterest.nz

Pinterest · Technology · New Zealand

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

Security score

81/100

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 save ideas such as recipes, home decor, and style inspiration. The platform operates primarily through advertising and e-commerce integrations, serving a broad general audience. The nz.pinterest.com subdomain targets users in New Zealand, providing localized content and services. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including React, Amazon AWS hosting, and integrates third-party services such as Facebook SDK and Google reCAPTCHA to enhance user experience and security. The site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with fast performance, mobile optimization, and good accessibility standards. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive Content Security Policy, and use of bot mitigation tools. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences, with no detected vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators. The WHOIS data for the subdomain is not available, which is typical for subdomains, but the main pinterest.com domain is well established and legitimate.

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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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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
80
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
81

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 technology and e-commerce sectors as a visual discovery engine and social media platform. Its business model revolves around advertising revenue and e-commerce partnerships, targeting a wide demographic interested in lifestyle content. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and a consistent global presence. Integration with major advertising networks like Amazon and Facebook enhances its monetization capabilities. The platform's ecosystem includes partnerships with content providers and advertisers, supporting growth and user engagement. The New Zealand subdomain reflects localization efforts to cater to regional markets. Pinterest's operations indicate a large enterprise scale with sophisticated digital marketing and analytics infrastructure.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity, employing HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configurations and multiple security headers including a robust Content Security Policy. The use of Google reCAPTCHA and Facebook SDK with nonce attributes mitigates automated abuse and enhances script security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating compliance readiness. However, no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure pages were found, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and user trust effectively.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicize a dedicated vulnerability disclosure or security contact page to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  2. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and SDKs to mitigate supply chain risks.
  3. Enhance accessibility features further to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  4. Consider publishing explicit security policies or certifications to strengthen trust signals.
  5. Maintain ongoing privacy compliance monitoring to adapt to evolving regulations.
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 discovery, Idea bookmarking, Advertising platform, E-commerce integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, WebAssembly, Amazon S3, Google Fonts, Facebook SDK, reCAPTCHA
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 for bot protection
  • Facebook SDK integration with nonce for scripts

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Advertising, Facebook Ads
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 rich, professionally designed, and well-structured.
  3. Strong security headers and HTTPS usage observed.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on the landing page.
  6. Multiple trusted third-party integrations for analytics and advertising.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework with extensive use of JavaScript modules and WebAssembly for performance optimization. Hosting is managed via Amazon AWS infrastructure, leveraging S3 buckets for media content delivery. The site uses multiple third-party services for fonts, analytics, advertising, and bot protection, indicating a complex but well-integrated technical stack. Performance is optimized with preloading fonts and asynchronous script loading. SEO and metadata are well implemented with comprehensive Open Graph tags and canonical links. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, though continuous improvements in accessibility could be beneficial. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Overall, the technical implementation is robust and supports a high-quality 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. 82/100Low23 findingsView report
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