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Villeroy & Boch · Retail · Belgium

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Villeroy & Boch is a historic and established premium brand specializing in high-quality porcelain, glassware, cutlery, and elegant bathroom and kitchen ceramics, along with furniture. The company targets general consumers seeking timeless design and craftsmanship in home and lifestyle products. Their market position is strong, supported by a long heritage dating back to 1748 and a consistent brand presence across multiple countries. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern technologies such as React and Chakra UI, with integrated consent management and analytics tools, indicating a good level of digital maturity. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and anti-bot measures like reCAPTCHA, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements, supporting a high legitimacy score for the domain and business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

8 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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
52
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
60

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 company operates primarily in the retail sector with a focus on premium home and lifestyle products. Their business model combines traditional retail with e-commerce, serving a broad consumer base in Belgium and internationally. The brand's competitive advantage lies in its heritage, quality craftsmanship, and diversified product portfolio. Revenue streams likely include direct sales through the website and physical stores. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem evident from multiple country-specific domains. Growth indicators include a well-maintained digital presence and comprehensive privacy compliance. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in digital transformation and customer experience to maintain market leadership.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and integration of consent management and bot protection technologies. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism represents a compliance gap. The company should consider publishing these documents to enhance transparency and readiness. Data protection practices align with GDPR, supported by clear privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness cannot be fully assessed due to lack of public information. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could be improved with more explicit communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file.
  3. Enhance transparency around data retention and processing practices.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities.
  5. Continue improving accessibility and mobile optimization to enhance user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Villeroy & Boch Belgium NV
VAT number
BE 0404.123.456
Registration number
0404.123.456
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Villeroy & Boch
Description
Depuis 1748, Villeroy & Boch est synonyme d'artisanat de première qualité et de design intemporel. Découvrez des collections de porcelaine et de verre haut de gamme, des couverts raffinés ainsi que des céramiques de salle de bains et de cuisine élégantes et des meubles qui feront de votre intérieur un endroit particulier.
Key services
Porcelain and glassware collections, Cutlery, Bathroom and kitchen ceramics, Furniture
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Chakra UI, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics Consent Management, reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Consent management via Usercentrics
  • Google Tag Manager for controlled analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Usercentrics Consent Manager
Marketing tools
Usercentrics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and fully accessible.
  2. No WAF or blocking detected; content is complete.
  3. WHOIS data is restricted, typical for privacy protection.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found.
  8. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework with Chakra UI for styling, indicating a contemporary and maintainable codebase. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics shows a focus on analytics and privacy compliance. The use of Magnolia CMS is inferred from asset URLs, suggesting a robust content management system. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party services which require ongoing monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve SEO further and optimize loading times. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence.
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

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