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Security report for smarketer.de

Smarketer GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Smarketer GmbH is a leading full-service Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising agency operating primarily in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The company specializes in paid search advertising, offering tailored strategies, campaign management, and performance optimization for a wide range of clients across industries. Their market position is strong, supported by certifications such as Google Partner and Microsoft Advertising Elite Partner, and a large client base exceeding 1000 customers. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital marketing service provider with a focus on transparency, performance-based billing, and expert consultation. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern optimizations including WP Rocket for performance, multilingual support via WPML, and integration of Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and tracking. The site is well-optimized for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with a fast loading experience and structured navigation. Consent management is implemented to comply with GDPR requirements. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and employs consent mechanisms for privacy compliance. However, explicit security headers are not detected, and there is no visible security policy or incident response information published. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were found. The domain registration data is consistent with the business claims, using Cloudflare nameservers, indicating professional management. Overall, Smarketer GmbH presents a trustworthy, professional, and technically mature online presence suitable for business clients seeking expert digital advertising services. Strategic improvements could include publishing a security policy, adding security headers, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to enhance security posture and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

6 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 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. 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 Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
70

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention smarketer.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7
Employees
0
Customers
5
Third parties
2
Weak passwords
0%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Smarketer GmbH holds a market-leading position in the Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising space within the German-speaking region. Their competitive advantage lies in their exclusive focus on paid search advertising, strong partnerships with Google and Microsoft, and a large, diverse client portfolio. The business model revolves around full-service campaign management with performance-based billing, appealing to businesses seeking measurable ROI. Their growth is supported by extensive certifications, a multilingual web presence, and a broad service offering including tracking and conversion optimization. The company targets medium to large enterprises and e-commerce businesses, leveraging strategic partnerships and a skilled team to maintain market leadership. Their ecosystem includes regional partner sites across Europe, enhancing reach and localization.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and GDPR-compliant consent management. Use of Google Tag Manager with consent mode and Microsoft Clarity indicates responsible data handling. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or security contact information is published, which could hinder rapid response to security events. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The security score is good but could be elevated by implementing recommended headers and publishing security policies. Overall, the security posture is mature for a marketing agency but lacks some advanced best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize privacy compliance mechanisms, ensuring up-to-date adherence to GDPR and related regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Smarketer GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Smarketer GmbH
Description
Marktführer in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising with free SEA analysis, performance-based billing, and personal SEA experts. Specialized full-service Google Ads agency in the D-A-CH region.
Key services
Google Ads management, Microsoft Advertising, Google Shopping CSS, Conversion Rate Optimization, Tracking and Tag Management, Consulting and Training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Consent Manager, WP Rocket, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent mode
  • Form validation and anti-bot measures

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (implied via Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Consent Manager
Marketing tools
Consent Manager, WP Rocket
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
  2. Strong emphasis on certifications and partnerships with Google and Microsoft.
  3. Multiple contact forms with required fields for lead generation.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. Strong social media presence with multiple platforms linked.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, WP Rocket for caching and performance, and WPML for multilingual support. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and tracking, with a robust consent management system for GDPR compliance. Hosting appears to leverage Cloudflare DNS services, enhancing availability and security. The site is well-optimized for SEO with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is fast with lazy loading and preconnect optimizations. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for enhanced security headers and formalized security policies to reduce attack surface and improve trust.
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. 70/100Medium29 findingsView report
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