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Security report for direct-running.de

Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Direct-Running.de is a German e-commerce retailer specializing in running shoes, sports apparel, and related equipment. The website offers a broad selection of well-known brands such as Adidas, Asics, Nike, and others, targeting runners and sports enthusiasts primarily in Germany and neighboring European countries. The business model focuses on online retail with promises of fast shipping and secure payment options, positioning itself as a specialized niche player in the sports retail market. Technically, the website is built on the Magento (OpenMage) platform, hosted on OVH infrastructure, and employs modern marketing and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Google Ads, AWIN affiliate tracking, and several profiling services. The site is mobile-optimized with a clear navigation structure and good SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to mitigate bot activity. It implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms via IAB TCF v2. However, explicit privacy policies, terms of service, and incident response information are not found in the provided content, which represents a compliance gap. Security headers beyond HTTPS are not explicitly detected, suggesting room for improvement in hardening. Overall, the website is functional, professional, and safe for general audiences, but it would benefit from enhanced transparency in privacy and security policies, improved accessibility, and stronger security header implementation to raise trust and compliance levels.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 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

6 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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. 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 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';…

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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
72
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
45
Average
64

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

Direct-Running.de operates in the retail sector with a focus on running and outdoor sports gear. Its competitive advantage lies in a specialized product range, fast delivery, and secure payment options. The business targets active individuals interested in running and fitness, primarily in German-speaking and European markets, as evidenced by multiple localized sister sites. Revenue streams are primarily from online sales of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company leverages affiliate marketing (AWIN) and digital advertising (Google Ads) to drive traffic and sales. The presence of multiple sister domains indicates a regional expansion strategy. However, the lack of visible company registration or contact details may limit customer trust and regulatory compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and bot protection via reCAPTCHA. The implementation of IAB TCF v2 consent management indicates awareness of GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit privacy and security policies, lack of detailed security headers, and no visible incident response contacts highlight compliance and operational gaps. The use of multiple third-party tracking and profiling scripts increases the attack surface and privacy risks if not properly managed. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. To improve, the company should publish comprehensive privacy and security policies, implement additional security headers, and establish clear incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages prominently linked on the website.
  2. Implement additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and data protection officer if applicable.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and tracking services to minimize privacy and security risks.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Running-Schuhe und Sportbekleidung bei Direct-Running. Große Auswahl an Adidas, Asics, Nike zum besten Preis. Schnelle Lieferung ✓ Sichere Zahlung
Key services
Online sales of running shoes, Sports apparel, Running equipment and accessories, Fast shipping, Secure payment
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento (OpenMage variant), Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads (AdWords), AWIN affiliate tracking, reCAPTCHA, Actito marketing automation, Veoxa profiling, Ciblelink profiling
Frameworks
Magento frontend, IAB TCF v2 for consent management
Platforms
Web, Mobile responsive design
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, AWIN
Tracking pixels
AWIN tracking pixel, Actito marketing pixel, Veoxa profiling, Ciblelink profiling
Marketing tools
Actito, Veoxa, Ciblelink
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German e-commerce platform specializing in running shoes and sports apparel.
  2. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided HTML content.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with IAB TCF v2 compliance.
  4. Multiple third-party marketing and tracking scripts are used.
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  6. Website uses Magento (OpenMage) CMS and is hosted on OVH infrastructure.
  7. No security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is present.
  8. Website content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Magento (OpenMage) CMS, a widely used e-commerce platform, indicating a mature technical foundation. Hosting on OVH provides reliable European infrastructure. The tech stack includes modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and AWIN affiliate tracking. The site is mobile responsive with preloaded fonts and optimized assets. However, some technical debt is suggested by the lack of explicit security headers and basic accessibility implementation. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and resource optimization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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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