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Security report for cookiepal.io

CookiePal · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

CookiePal is a technology startup offering a SaaS cookie consent management platform designed to simplify GDPR and other privacy law compliance for businesses. The company targets small to medium businesses and agencies needing affordable, easy-to-use cookie compliance solutions. Their platform integrates with popular CMS and e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace, providing cookie banners, policy generators, and compliance scanning tools. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and features clear navigation and calls to action for trial and sign-up. Technically, CookiePal leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with UI components from Mantine. Hosting is via AWS infrastructure, and analytics are implemented using HubSpot and Google Tag Manager. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and domain registration is privacy protected via a reputable registrar. Security headers are not fully confirmed but HTTPS and domain status flags indicate a reasonable security posture. Security-wise, the site shows good practices such as HTTPS enforcement and domain lock statuses. However, DNSSEC is not enabled and security.txt or incident response contacts are not found, which are areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies, consent mechanisms, and GDPR alignment. Overall, CookiePal presents a low-risk profile with a professional web presence, solid technical foundation, and clear business focus. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security.txt, enhancing security headers, and adding explicit incident response contacts to further strengthen trust and security posture.

Scanned

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

2 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 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. 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • 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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
84

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention cookiepal.io, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

CookiePal operates in the competitive cookie compliance SaaS market, positioning itself as a fast, cheap, and easy solution. Its business model is subscription-based SaaS targeting small businesses and agencies that require GDPR and cookie law compliance without complex setups or high costs. The company leverages partnerships and integrations with major CMS and e-commerce platforms to expand reach. Customer testimonials and clear pricing plans support credibility and market positioning. The recent domain registration aligns with a new market entrant aiming to capture growing demand for privacy compliance tools. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a digital-first customer engagement approach primarily via web forms and live chat.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture for a startup, with HTTPS enforced and domain registration locked against unauthorized changes. Use of privacy protection for WHOIS is standard practice. However, the lack of DNSSEC and incomplete security headers indicate room for improvement. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts limits transparency in security governance. Analytics and marketing scripts are present but appear to be managed responsibly with consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve domain security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response contacts.
  4. Add explicit incident response and abuse contact information on the website.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CookiePal
Description
Simplify Cookie Compliance with CookiePal.
Key services
Cookie consent management, Cookie policy generation, Privacy policy generation, Compliance scanner, Integrations with CMS and e-commerce platforms
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Mantine UI, HubSpot analytics and messaging, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, AWS DNS
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, PrestaShop, OpenCart
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientRenewProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status
  • Use of privacy proxy for WHOIS

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot analytics and messaging
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong focus on GDPR and cookie compliance solutions
  3. Multiple integrations with popular CMS and e-commerce platforms
  4. Clear calls to action for sign-up and trial
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security issues found
  7. WHOIS privacy protection used appropriately
  8. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, contact via forms
  9. No terms of service page detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js stack with Mantine UI components, ensuring responsive and accessible design. Hosting is on AWS with DNS managed by AWS nameservers. Analytics and marketing integrations include HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital marketing setup. Performance is fast with preloading and deferred scripts. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS detected as the site is custom-built but integrates with multiple CMS platforms. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced by enabling DNSSEC and improving security headers.
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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