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Security report for earlyparrot.com

EarlyParrot · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

EarlyParrot is a specialized referral marketing platform designed to help coaches, course creators, event hosts, SaaS providers, e-commerce stores, and email list builders grow their businesses through referral programs. The platform offers a range of features including easy setup, customizable campaigns, fraud detection, API access, and integrated email drip campaigns. EarlyParrot positions itself as a niche player with a focus on ease of use, customization, and GDPR compliance, supported by client testimonials and case studies. Technically, the website uses a combination of jQuery 1.12.4, Bootstrap CSS, and custom JavaScript and CSS. Google Tag Manager is employed for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation and SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly detected. Performance is moderate with room for improvement. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates GDPR compliance and cookie consent mechanisms. However, no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, and the use of an older jQuery version may introduce vulnerabilities. There is no published incident response contact or vulnerability disclosure policy. The domain uses privacy protection for WHOIS data, which is common and justified for SaaS businesses. Overall, EarlyParrot presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with good business credibility and privacy compliance. Security posture is adequate but could be enhanced by implementing modern security headers, updating libraries, and publishing incident response information. The website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

7 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
52

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

EarlyParrot operates in the technology sector, specifically focusing on referral marketing solutions for SaaS, e-commerce, and email list building verticals. The business model is subscription-based SaaS, targeting small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals such as coaches and event hosts. The platform's competitive advantages include ease of integration, customization, fraud detection, and multilingual support. Revenue streams likely include tiered subscription plans and possibly affiliate partnerships. The company maintains an active social media presence and offers extensive integrations with popular platforms. Strategic observations indicate a focus on user experience, GDPR compliance, and leveraging client success stories to build trust and market presence.

Security posture

The security maturity level of EarlyParrot is moderate. The platform emphasizes GDPR compliance and includes cookie consent mechanisms, which are positive indicators of privacy awareness. Fraud detection features are integrated into the product, enhancing security for clients. However, the website lacks visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.12.4) could expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not properly mitigated. There is no publicly available incident response contact or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Overall, while the platform shows good privacy compliance, there is room for improvement in technical security controls and incident management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce modern security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade or patch third-party libraries, especially jQuery, to mitigate known vulnerabilities and reduce attack surface.
  3. Publish an incident response contact email or security.txt file to improve transparency and facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update privacy and security policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EarlyParrot
Description
EarlyParrot is a referral marketing platform designed for coaches, course creators, event hosts to grow through referrals and fill upcoming launches, webinars, or email lists.
Key services
Referral program setup and management, Referral tracking and analytics, Rewards management, API access, Email drip campaigns, Fraud detection
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12.4, Bootstrap CSS, Custom CSS and JS, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • GDPR compliance
  • Cookie consent with opt-in
  • Fraud detection features in product

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Crisp chat widget
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. Comprehensive referral marketing platform targeting multiple verticals
  3. Good GDPR and privacy compliance with cookie consent
  4. No explicit phone numbers or physical addresses found
  5. Social media presence is active and linked
  6. No visible security headers detected in provided data
  7. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts published
  8. Use of older jQuery version (1.12.4) may pose security risks
  9. No CMS detected, likely custom or static site
  10. Good content quality and professional design
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a traditional web stack with jQuery 1.12.4 and Bootstrap CSS for responsive design. Custom CSS and JavaScript are used for styling and functionality. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and tracking purposes. The site does not appear to use a common CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of images and scripts to optimize user experience. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly. However, the use of an older jQuery version indicates some technical debt and potential security risks. No explicit hosting provider or CDN information is available from the provided data.
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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