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Security report for postcode-lotterie.de

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie · Non-profit · Germany

Low risk. 2 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

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie operates a reputable and TÜV-certified lottery platform in Germany, offering participants the chance to win daily, weekly, and monthly prizes based on their postal codes. The business model integrates social good by allocating at least 30% of proceeds to charitable causes, positioning the company as a socially responsible non-profit lottery operator. The website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and comprehensive information about participation, prizes, and the charitable mission. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Next.js and Storyblok CMS, hosted on Amazon AWS infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and scalability. The integration of Google Tag Manager facilitates analytics and marketing efforts. Accessibility and SEO best practices are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and registers a service worker for enhanced performance and offline capabilities. Certifications from TÜV Saarland and regulatory bodies reinforce trustworthiness. However, explicit security policy and incident response contact information are not publicly available, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the website demonstrates a strong security posture, high content quality, and compliance with GDPR and cookie regulations. The risk profile is low, with no indications of malicious activity or vulnerabilities. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy, providing incident response contacts, and adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.

Scanned

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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 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
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

The Deutsche Postcode Lotterie holds a strong market position as a socially responsible lottery operator in Germany, distinguished by its TÜV certification and regulatory compliance. Its business model combines lottery participation with charitable contributions, appealing to socially conscious adult consumers. Revenue is generated through monthly lottery ticket sales priced at €12.50, with multiple prize categories including daily, weekly, and monthly winnings. The company maintains a robust partnership ecosystem with trusted certification bodies and payment providers such as PayPal. Growth indicators include active social media presence and transparent communication of charitable impact. The website's professional content and trust signals support customer confidence and market credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no exposed sensitive data in the HTML content. The presence of TÜV Saarland certification and oversight by the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder indicates regulatory compliance and adherence to responsible gaming standards. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy and incident response contact channels limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the analyzed content. Data protection practices align with GDPR requirements, supported by detailed privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced incident response readiness and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security controls and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling.
  5. Maintain and regularly update certifications and compliance documentation to reinforce trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Postcode Lotterie
Description
Die Postcode Lotterie ist eine seriöse Lotterie, bei der Teilnehmer mit ihrer Postleitzahl gewinnen können. Es gibt tägliche Gewinne, monatliche Millionengewinne, Straßenpreise und Sachpreise. Mindestens 30% der Einnahmen gehen an den guten Zweck.
Key services
Verkauf von Losen, Tägliche und monatliche Lotterieziehungen, Förderung sozialer Projekte
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Vimeo Player, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Next.js, Storyblok
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Service worker registered
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 comprehensive, professionally presented, and targeted at German-speaking adult lottery participants.
  3. Strong trust signals with certifications and regulatory compliance.
  4. Good technical implementation with modern frameworks and hosting.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. Contact information is available but no explicit security policy or incident response contacts found.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Next.js and Storyblok CMS, hosted on Amazon AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability. Performance is optimized with preloading of images and scripts, service worker registration for offline capabilities, and responsive design for mobile devices. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD FAQ schema. The use of Google Tag Manager enables flexible analytics and marketing integrations. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were identified. Opportunities exist to further enhance security transparency and incident response readiness.
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. 75/100Medium25 findingsView report
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