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Security report for cookiecode.nl

CookieCode · Technology · Netherlands

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

CookieCode is a Dutch company specializing in providing automated GDPR/AVG compliance solutions for websites, primarily through a partner-based business model targeting website builders, ICT companies, and marketing agencies. Their core offerings include customized cookie banners, detailed cookie declarations, tailored privacy statements, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring services. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and contact information, reflecting a solid market position within the niche of privacy compliance solutions. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Elfsight widgets. The site uses HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization, though accessibility features could be improved. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or lightweight platform. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. However, no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, and there is no public security or incident response policy. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but recommendations include adding security headers and publishing incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, CookieCode presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with a strong focus on privacy compliance. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Strategic improvements in security transparency and accessibility would further strengthen their posture and market confidence.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
82

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, focusing on privacy compliance solutions for websites under GDPR/AVG regulations. Their business model is partner-centric, enabling website builders and ICT firms to offer compliant cookie and privacy solutions to their clients. This approach leverages a network effect, expanding reach through partnerships rather than direct consumer sales. The company targets professional web developers, marketers, and agencies, positioning itself as a niche specialist with a comprehensive service package including cookie banners, declarations, privacy statements, and maintenance. Revenue streams likely include subscription or licensing fees for the CookieCode solution and partner program participation. The presence of a partner of the month program and a client portal indicates an active engagement strategy. The company’s market position is that of a trusted compliance enabler within the Dutch market, with potential for expansion given the multilingual support mentioned. The lack of visible parent or subsidiary companies suggests an independent small business focused on specialized services.

Security posture

CookieCode demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. The website is served exclusively over HTTPS with strong SSL configuration, ensuring encrypted communications. The implementation of a cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, reflecting privacy-conscious design. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. No public security policy or incident response information is available, which could limit transparency and preparedness in case of security incidents. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which are best practices for mature security programs. The use of multiple third-party scripts (HubSpot, Google Analytics, Elfsight) introduces potential risk vectors that require ongoing monitoring. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities were detected, enhancing security headers and publishing security policies would improve the security maturity and trustworthiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible from the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to minimize security risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CookieCode
Description
CookieCode biedt een AVG-proof oplossing voor websites, inclusief cookiemelding, cookieverklaring en privacyverklaring, gericht op partners zoals websitebouwers, ICT bedrijven en marketingbureaus.
Key services
Effectieve cookiemelding, Gedetailleerde cookieverklaring, Privacyverklaring op maat, Onderhoud & monitoring
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Elfsight widgets, CookieCode proprietary scripts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of iframe sandboxing for cookie banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Salesfeed
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Leadinfo, Elfsight widgets
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/AVG compliance solutions.
  3. Strong partner-based business model targeting web professionals.
  4. Multiple external marketing and analytics integrations present.
  5. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided with email and phone.
  7. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with custom scripts.
  8. No visible security headers detected in provided data.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or DPO contact information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely adopted technology stack centered around Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for DOM manipulation. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics indicates a focus on data-driven marketing and user behavior analysis. HubSpot scripts suggest CRM and marketing automation capabilities. Elfsight widgets add interactive elements such as reviews. The site is served over HTTPS with no detected SSL issues, contributing to secure user interactions. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple external scripts and widgets. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design but could improve accessibility compliance. No CMS is detected, implying a custom or static site architecture, which can reduce attack surface but may limit content management flexibility. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively but would benefit from performance optimization and enhanced security 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 83/100 +1Low25 findingsView report
  2. 82/100Low26 findingsView report
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