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Security report for espaskincare.com

ESPA · Retail · United Kingdom

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ESPA is a luxury natural skincare and wellness brand offering a wide range of products and spa treatments primarily targeting consumers seeking high-quality, natural beauty solutions. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and integrates modern e-commerce features including loyalty programs and promotional offers. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Astro, integrates Google Tag Manager, and employs strong security headers and HTTPS encryption, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data introduces a transparency concern, although the website content and branding strongly suggest legitimacy and affiliation with The Hut Group (THG). Privacy compliance is well addressed with cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. Overall, the site presents a strong business and technical posture with minor gaps in domain registration transparency and explicit contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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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  • 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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

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

The company operates in the retail and e-commerce sectors, focusing on luxury skincare and wellness products with an integrated spa service offering. The business model combines direct online sales with physical spa experiences, supported by a loyalty program and targeted marketing campaigns. The brand maintains a consistent and professional online presence with active social media engagement. The affiliation with THG suggests robust operational backing and scalability. The target market includes health-conscious and luxury-oriented consumers primarily in the UK. The company leverages affiliate marketing and multiple advertising networks to drive traffic and sales.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive Content Security Policy, and use of invisible reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. Security headers are well configured, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and readiness perception. The site uses multiple third-party scripts and tracking technologies, which should be regularly audited to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is high but could be improved with formalized policies and disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear and verified company contact information including support emails and phone numbers.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update accordingly.
  5. Enhance accessibility features with ARIA roles and landmarks to improve compliance and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESPA
Description
Experience the spa at home with ESPA’s luxurious skincare and wellness products, crafted from natural ingredients for ultimate relaxation. Visit our spas to enjoy rejuvenating treatments in person.
Key services
Skincare products, Body care products, Spa treatments, Home fragrance and accessories, Loyalty program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Astro (static site generator), Google Tag Manager, OneTrust cookie consent, Recaptcha (Invisible), THG Horizon API, LivePerson, Trustpilot, Pinterest, Akamai CDN, React (implied by instant-search component), CSS with Tailwind-like utility classes
Frameworks
Astro
Platforms
THG e-commerce platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy with strict directives
  • Use of invisible reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, TikTok Analytics, Facebook Analytics, Trustpilot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick, Awin
Tracking pixels
TikTok Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Trustpilot
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, LivePerson Chat
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 navigation
  2. Strong e-commerce platform with multiple product categories and promotions
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy present
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML
  5. Social media presence is well integrated
  6. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  8. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is a concern for domain transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Astro, a modern static site generator, combined with dynamic e-commerce capabilities via THG's Horizon API. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integrations, OneTrust for cookie consent management, and invisible reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation. The site is hosted on a robust infrastructure likely provided by THG with Akamai CDN for content delivery. Performance is optimized with responsive images and preloading strategies. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with good SEO practices. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring of third-party scripts and dependencies is recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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