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Security report for squarespace.com

Squarespace · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website building and e-commerce platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services including customizable templates, AI-powered website creation, domain registration, scheduling, and marketing tools. The platform targets individuals and businesses seeking professional online presence solutions, positioning itself strongly in the technology and e-commerce sectors. The website demonstrates a high level of digital maturity with modern technologies, responsive design, and extensive integration of marketing and analytics tools. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, HSTS, and CAPTCHA protections, although explicit privacy and terms of service documents are not directly found in the provided HTML content. Overall, Squarespace presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with strong branding and user experience.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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
67
Security headers
35
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
73

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention squarespace.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
123,330
Employees
1
Customers
123,032
Third parties
297
Weak passwords
13%

Latest record dated 2026-05-26 · 8,415 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

Squarespace operates a subscription-based SaaS business model focused on website creation and e-commerce solutions. It maintains a broad market presence with offerings for websites, online stores, services, and marketing automation. The company leverages partnerships with scheduling and social media tools to enhance its ecosystem. The platform's extensive use of tracking and advertising networks supports its marketing efforts. Squarespace's target customers range from entrepreneurs and small businesses to enterprises requiring scalable online solutions. The company exhibits strong growth indicators and a well-established brand with consistent messaging and high-quality content.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS with HSTS, secure form handling with CAPTCHA, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The presence of multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts introduces a moderate risk surface that should be regularly audited. The absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents an area for improvement. Compliance with GDPR is partially indicated through cookie consent mechanisms but lacks comprehensive privacy documentation. Overall, the security posture is mature but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish clear and accessible privacy policy and terms of service pages linked from the homepage.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance cookie consent banner to provide opt-out and cookie management options to improve privacy compliance.
  4. Add dedicated security incident response contact information to improve trust and readiness.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Squarespace
Description
Squarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Domains, eCommerce, hosting, galleries, analytics, and 24/7 support all included.
Key services
Website templates, AI website builder, Ecommerce stores, Scheduling and services, Marketing tools, Domain registration and transfer
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by class names and scripts), Google Tag Manager, TrustArc consent management, Video embedding, SVG logos
Frameworks
Squarespace proprietary platform
Platforms
Squarespace CMS and hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA on forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), LinkedIn Insight, Pinterest Analytics, FullStory
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Ads, Teads, Reddit Ads, Bing Ads, Twitter Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Pinterest, LinkedIn Insight, FullStory
Marketing tools
Squarespace Marketing Automations
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 rich content and professional design
  2. Strong use of modern web technologies and tracking/marketing tools
  3. No WHOIS data publicly available, likely due to privacy protection
  4. Comprehensive product and resource offerings clearly presented
  5. Good security practices observed with HTTPS and HSTS
  6. Cookie consent mechanism present but could be enhanced
  7. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service links found in provided HTML
  8. Multiple social media profiles linked and active
  9. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
Technical notes

Notes

Squarespace's technical infrastructure is built on a proprietary CMS platform with modern JavaScript frameworks and extensive use of SVG graphics and video content. The site is optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, leveraging CDN-hosted assets and asynchronous script loading. SEO and accessibility best practices are well implemented with proper meta tags, structured data, and ARIA attributes. The integration of multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates a sophisticated digital marketing strategy. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on numerous third-party scripts which require ongoing management.
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. 73/100Medium29 findingsView report
  2. 73/100 +5Medium29 findingsView report
  3. 68/100Medium27 findingsView report
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