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Security report for bluebarnhq.com

BlueBarn · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BlueBarn is a Dutch-language email marketing software provider offering a SaaS platform that enables businesses to create, personalize, and send email campaigns with detailed analytics and API integration. The company targets businesses and marketers seeking scalable email marketing solutions with tiered subscription plans and a pay-as-you-go option. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and good mobile optimization, reflecting a moderate level of digital maturity. Technically, the site uses jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA v3, and standard web fonts, but lacks advanced frameworks or CMS indications. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and bot protection but lacks comprehensive security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with terms and conditions present but no dedicated privacy or cookie policies clearly identified. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but does not negate the legitimacy of the active website. Overall, the site is functional and professional but could improve in privacy transparency and security best 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

9 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 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 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
51

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

BlueBarn operates in the competitive email marketing SaaS sector, offering multiple subscription tiers to accommodate different customer needs, from small businesses to large volume senders. The business model relies on monthly or yearly subscriptions with additional charges for extra emails, complemented by a pay-as-you-go option. The company emphasizes ease of use, personalization, and integration capabilities via a REST API, targeting marketers who require flexible and scalable email solutions. The lack of visible contact information and company registration details suggests a small or early-stage company. The website's clear pricing and free trial offer indicate a customer acquisition focus. No evident partnerships or subsidiaries were identified, and the company appears to operate independently.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to mitigate automated abuse, indicating a baseline security awareness. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No security policy or incident response information is published, limiting transparency and preparedness signals. The use of an older jQuery version (1.9.1) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not properly patched. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content, and forms appear to be standard with no immediate signs of insecure handling. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved by adopting modern security headers, updating libraries, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  3. Update JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  4. Add explicit contact information including support and security incident contacts to improve business credibility and incident response readiness.
  5. Consider publishing a security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to demonstrate commitment to security and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BlueBarn
Description
BlueBarn offers email marketing software designed to increase revenue by enabling users to create, personalize, and send email campaigns with powerful analytics and API integration.
Key services
Email editor for creating campaigns, Target audience segmentation, Personalization of emails, Campaign scheduling, Powerful statistics and analytics, REST API for integration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1, Google reCAPTCHA v3, REST API, Google Fonts (Roboto)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in Dutch and focused on email marketing software.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  4. No privacy or cookie policy pages explicitly found except terms and conditions page.
  5. Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 indicates bot protection.
  6. Pricing plans are detailed and transparent.
  7. No social media links or company registration details found.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, leveraging jQuery 1.9.1 and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection. It uses Google Fonts for typography and serves content over HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. The site does not appear to use a CMS or advanced frameworks, indicating a custom or lightweight implementation. Performance is moderate with no explicit indicators of optimization or CDN usage. Mobile responsiveness is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly. However, the absence of modern security headers and outdated JavaScript libraries represent technical debt and potential security risks. There is no evidence of advanced analytics or tracking beyond reCAPTCHA. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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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