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Security report for californiacowboy.com

California Cowboy · Retail · United States

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

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

California Cowboy is a niche e-commerce retailer specializing in vintage-inspired casual apparel for men and women, designed in California. The company offers a variety of products including Hawaiian print shirts, flannels, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and accessories, emphasizing functional features such as bottle pockets. The website is built on the Shopify platform using the Pipeline theme, integrating multiple marketing and analytics tools to support customer engagement and sales. The brand targets casual apparel consumers seeking unique and functional clothing with a vintage aesthetic. Technically, the site is well-implemented with modern web technologies, fast performance, and good mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and appropriate security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly disclosed. Privacy compliance is addressed with accessible privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy e-commerce experience with room for improvement in transparency around security and contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
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
75
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
76

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 in the retail and e-commerce sectors, focusing on apparel with a vintage and functional design niche. Its market position is that of a specialized brand appealing to style-conscious consumers who value both aesthetics and utility. The business model is direct-to-consumer online retail, leveraging Shopify's infrastructure for sales and fulfillment. Marketing efforts include social media presence, email marketing via Klaviyo, and customer reviews through Yotpo. The presence of regional partner domains indicates geographic market segmentation. The company appears to be small-sized with a focused product line and consistent branding. Trust signals include SSL, privacy policies, and integration of reputable marketing and analytics platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The use of CAPTCHA and anti-bot measures on forms enhances protection against automated abuse. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The integration of numerous third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to manage supply chain risks. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Consider implementing and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance contact information availability with verified company emails and phone numbers.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
California Cowboy
Description
High-quality, vintage-inspired casual gear designed in California. Hawaiian print shirts, plush flannels, t-shirts, sweatshirts & more. Our clothes are packed with functional features like bottle pockets to up your social game. Shop online.
Key services
Online retail of men's and women's shirts and apparel, Shipping and delivery services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Klaviyo, Yotpo, Happy Returns, Swym, GovX
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Pipeline Theme v7.5.0
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA and anti-bot measures

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Klaviyo, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Klaviyo, Yotpo, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Yotpo, Happy Returns, GovX
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store selling apparel.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and accessible.
  4. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools are integrated.
  6. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. WHOIS data for the subdomain is not available, which is typical.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify using the Pipeline theme version 7.5.0, leveraging modern web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5. It integrates multiple third-party services such as Klaviyo for email marketing, Yotpo for reviews, Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics for tracking, and Microsoft Clarity for user behavior analysis. The site is hosted on Shopify's CDN, ensuring fast load times and global availability. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed, providing a good user experience across devices. The technical implementation follows best practices with valid markup, security headers, and HTTPS enforcement. Opportunities exist to improve transparency around security and incident response, and to streamline third-party integrations to reduce potential risks.
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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