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Security report for 826chi.org

826CHI · Education · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

826CHI is a well-established non-profit organization focused on creative writing, tutoring, and publishing programs for Chicago youth. The organization operates tuition-free programs and partners with community organizations to amplify youth voices. Their market position is strong within the local educational non-profit sector, supported by a network of sister organizations under the 826 brand. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear program offerings and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on Webflow with modern web technologies and integrates analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel. The site is mobile optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility could be improved. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure, but lacks some security headers and formal security policies. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but could enhance transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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.

    • 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, Cloudflare, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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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  • Security score drift

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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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
66

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

826CHI operates in the education and non-profit sectors, targeting youth, educators, and community members in Chicago. Their business model centers on providing free educational programs funded by donations and supported by an online store. The organization benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem within the 826 network and local community partners. Their competitive advantage lies in their specialized focus on creative writing and youth empowerment. The website content and news updates indicate active community involvement and growth. Revenue streams likely include donations, grants, and merchandise sales. The organization maintains a clear and consistent brand presence, which supports credibility and donor confidence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive information. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could hinder timely security issue reporting. Privacy compliance is limited, with no clear GDPR or cookie consent mechanisms, potentially exposing the organization to regulatory risks. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools introduces moderate user tracking. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit but could be significantly improved by implementing best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent banner to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Create and publicize an incident response plan and security contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and broaden audience reach.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and optimize performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
826CHI
Description
826CHI is a non-profit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center dedicated to amplifying the voices of Chicago youth.
Key services
After-school tutoring and writing support, Field trips, Writing workshops, Teen Writers Studio, In-school projects and community partnerships, Student publishing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, jQuery, jScrollPane, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Classy Embedded Giving
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available due to malformed WHOIS response
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on homepage
  4. Contact information is clearly provided in footer
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No visible security headers detected in HTML source
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security contact information present
  8. Strong branding consistency and community engagement signals
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and jScrollPane for UI enhancements. It uses Typekit for font management and integrates Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. Hosting is provided by Webflow, ensuring HTTPS and reasonable performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design. However, the site lacks some advanced SEO and accessibility features. The absence of security headers and limited privacy disclosures indicate areas for technical improvement. Overall, the infrastructure is modern and stable but could benefit from enhanced security and compliance configurations.
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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