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Security report for cookiecode.be

CookieCode · Technology · Netherlands

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CookieCode is a Dutch company specializing in automated privacy and cookie compliance solutions tailored to meet GDPR (AVG) requirements. Their business model revolves around a partner network that delivers customized cookie banners, detailed cookie declarations, and privacy statements to website owners and managers. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and contact information, targeting ICT companies, website builders, and marketing agencies. Technically, the site uses modern frontend technologies including Bootstrap and jQuery, integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager with consent blocking, and employs proprietary scripts for cookie management. Security-wise, the site demonstrates good privacy compliance practices such as anonymizing IPs and blocking tracking scripts until consent, but lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers. The domain uses privacy protection in WHOIS, which is justified given the privacy-focused nature of the business. Overall, the website is trustworthy, compliant, and well-positioned in its niche, though it could improve security posture by publishing formal policies and enhancing technical security controls.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

5 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 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

  3. 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
60
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

CookieCode operates in the technology sector with a focus on GDPR compliance services for websites. Its competitive advantage lies in its partner-based distribution model and automated compliance tools. The company targets website builders, ICT firms, and marketing agencies who need to ensure their clients' websites meet privacy regulations. Revenue likely derives from partner subscriptions or service fees for compliance tools and monitoring. The website content and partner program indicate a growing ecosystem. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear contact channels but does not disclose detailed corporate or financial information. The absence of social media links suggests a focus on direct B2B relationships rather than broad consumer marketing.

Security posture

The website shows a moderate security maturity level with good privacy compliance features such as cookie consent management and IP anonymization in analytics. However, it lacks published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No security headers were detected in the provided data, which is a gap in best practices. The blocking of tracking scripts until consent is a positive privacy control. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified. The use of privacy protection in WHOIS aligns with the business focus on privacy. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small compliance service provider but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Configure and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more comprehensive SEO metadata to improve reach and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CookieCode
Description
CookieCode provides automated solutions for privacy and cookie statements to ensure websites comply with GDPR (AVG) requirements. They offer tailored cookie banners, detailed cookie declarations, and privacy statements, primarily through a partner network.
Key services
Custom cookie banners, Detailed cookie declarations, Tailored privacy statements, Maintenance and monitoring services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics (blocked by CookieCode), Google Tag Manager, CookieCode proprietary scripts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Anonymize IP in Google Analytics
  • Cookie consent blocking scripts (Google Analytics, HubSpot) until consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (blocked until consent), Leadinfo (commented out), Salesfeed
Marketing tools
HubSpot (blocked), Salesfeed
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in Dutch and focused on GDPR cookie and privacy compliance.
  3. Strong partner ecosystem emphasized.
  4. Cookie consent scripts actively block tracking until consent is given.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No terms of service found.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided with email and phone.
  8. No social media links detected in the content.
  9. No visible certifications or security badges.
  10. Modern frontend libraries and frameworks used.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern frontend stack with Bootstrap and jQuery, supplemented by various JavaScript libraries for UI effects and interactivity. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are integrated but blocked until user consent, demonstrating privacy-aware implementation. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets, indicating moderate complexity. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected. Performance is moderate with preloading of key scripts. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear. However, no explicit accessibility features or advanced SEO structured data (JSON-LD, Open Graph) were found in the provided content. The site could benefit from enhanced technical SEO and accessibility improvements to increase usability and search visibility.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 70/100Medium29 findingsView report
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