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Security report for fitmylink.de

FitMyLink.de · Technology · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

FitMyLink.de is a German-based URL shortening service offering a comprehensive suite of link management tools including mass shortening, API access, advanced analytics, and customizable redirect pages. The platform targets general internet users and businesses seeking efficient link sharing and tracking solutions. Its market position is niche but competitive within the URL shortener segment, emphasizing analytics and customization features. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack with Bootstrap, jQuery, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA v2 for form security, alongside Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics. The site is mobile optimized and uses HTTPS with CSRF protections on forms, reflecting a solid digital maturity level. Security posture is good with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data; however, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contacts indicates room for improvement. Privacy compliance is adequate with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, though it lacks direct contact emails or phone numbers, relying solely on a contact form. Strategic recommendations include publishing formal security and incident response policies and enhancing transparency with direct contact details.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

8 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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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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
60
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
46

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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

FitMyLink.de operates a SaaS business model focused on URL shortening and link management services, monetizing through membership plans with customizable features. The company targets a broad audience including individuals and businesses requiring link analytics and management. Its competitive advantage lies in advanced analytics by geography and device, password protection, and customizable redirect pages. The platform integrates with social media and offers API access, supporting developer ecosystems. Growth indicators include a substantial number of total clicks and registered users as displayed on the site. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, and no parent or subsidiary companies are identified. The business appears small in size with consistent branding and good content quality, positioning it as a specialized technology service provider in Germany.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, CSRF tokens on forms, and Google reCAPTCHA v2 integration to mitigate automated abuse. Use of Matomo analytics suggests a privacy-aware approach to user tracking. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML content, indicating potential for enhancement. The absence of a published security policy and incident response contact information limits transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the source code. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing policies and publishing vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for support and security reporting.
  4. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FitMyLink.de
Description
FitMyLink.de is a URL shortening service that offers URL shortening, mass shortening, API & link management, auto shrink, link bundles, and an admin dashboard.
Key services
URL shortening, Mass URL shortening, API access, Link management, Advanced analytics, Custom redirect pages, Password protection for links, Comments system, Bundles of links
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, Font Awesome, jQuery, Owl Carousel, WOW.js, Select2, Clipboard.js, Particleground.js, Google reCAPTCHA v2, Matomo Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens on forms
  • Google reCAPTCHA v2 on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional URL shortening service with advanced features.
  2. Content is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  3. Good use of HTTPS and security best practices on forms.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; only contact form available.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates some privacy-conscious tracking.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Social media links present but redirect through short URLs.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery and various plugins for UI enhancements, and CakePHP framework implied by form token structures. It uses Google reCAPTCHA v2 for bot mitigation and Matomo for analytics, indicating a balance between functionality and privacy. Performance is moderate with standard CDN usage for fonts and scripts. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. SEO optimization is basic with meta tags present but no Open Graph content filled. Accessibility features are basic but present. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from enhanced SEO and accessibility improvements.
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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