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Security report for absolute-dogs.com

Absolute Dogs · E-commerce · United Kingdom

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Absolute Dogs is a UK-based e-commerce and education platform specializing in innovative, game-based online dog training courses and resources. The company has established a strong market position with a large international customer base and a comprehensive offering that includes courses, memberships, podcasts, ebooks, and blog content. Technically, the website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and third-party marketing and analytics tools, hosted behind Cloudflare for performance and security. The security posture is strong with valid SSL, HSTS, and appropriate security headers, though TLS protocols are not enabled, representing an area for improvement. Privacy and terms policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with active consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good user experience and trust indicators, but could enhance security by enabling modern TLS versions and publishing explicit security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

3 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 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
78

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
17
Employees
0
Customers
17
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
12%

1 subdomain 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

Absolute Dogs operates in the e-commerce and education sectors, targeting dog owners seeking positive and effective training solutions. Their business model centers on selling online courses and memberships, supplemented by free resources to engage and grow their community. The company benefits from a strong brand, consistent messaging, and a robust social media presence. Partnerships with supplement providers and use of professional support and marketing services indicate a well-developed ecosystem. Growth indicators include a large number of trained owners, extensive podcast downloads, and active social media followings. The company leverages multiple marketing and affiliate programs to expand reach and revenue streams.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, HSTS, and strict content security policies. Cookies are set with HttpOnly and SameSite attributes, reducing risk of cross-site attacks. No vulnerable SSL/TLS protocols or ciphers were detected, but the absence of TLS 1.2 or higher support is a notable gap. There is no explicit security or incident response policy published, nor a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure. Data protection practices align with GDPR requirements, supported by clear privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable TLS 1.2 or higher protocols to ensure strong encryption and compliance with modern security standards.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance user trust by providing clear data retention policies and reinforcing privacy compliance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform, utilizing JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for UI components and Klaviyo for marketing automation. It is hosted behind Cloudflare, providing CDN and security features. Performance is optimized with preconnects, preloads, and deferred script loading. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessible navigation. SEO is supported by structured data (JSON-LD), Open Graph tags, and meta descriptions. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing management to prevent vulnerabilities. The absence of modern TLS protocols may impact compatibility and security posture.
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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