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Security report for gauselmann.de

MERKUR GROUP · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 6 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

MERKUR GROUP is a well-established German company specializing in the manufacturing and development of gaming products including slot machines, casinos, and sports betting services. With over 65 years of experience and a large workforce, the company holds a strong market position in the gaming industry. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting players, partners, and job seekers. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates consent management and analytics tools, ensuring GDPR compliance and user privacy. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and privacy proxies, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the website is accessible, well-structured, and trustworthy, supporting the company's credibility and business operations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
3/ 100 · Critical
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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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. 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

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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
65
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
3
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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
5
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
4
Weak passwords
20%

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

The MERKUR GROUP operates primarily in the manufacturing sector focused on gaming and betting products. Their business model includes product development, casino operations, and digital solutions like eSolutions and financial services. The company targets a broad audience including end-users (players), business partners, and potential employees. Their market presence is supported by certifications such as 'Leading Employers' and active social media engagement. The website content and linked domains indicate a mature partnership ecosystem and a diversified portfolio. Growth indicators include active career sections and frequent press releases. The company maintains a strong brand identity and consistent messaging across platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of a consent management platform (Usercentrics), and privacy proxy servers to protect user data when embedding third-party content. Analytics are conducted via self-hosted Matomo and Facebook Pixel with user consent, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Security headers are minimal but include a Referrer-Policy. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security effectively but could enhance its security documentation and incident response visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MERKUR GROUP
Description
Die MERKUR GROUP ist mit über 65 Jahren Erfahrung Anbieter und Entwickler von Spielautomaten, Automatenspielen, Casinos, Sportwetten und mehr.
Key services
Spielautomaten, Automatenspiele, Casinos, Sportwetten, eSolutions, Financial Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, Swiper.js, Usercentrics CMP, Matomo Analytics, Facebook Pixel, JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management via Usercentrics
  • Privacy proxy for third-party content
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP, Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German and English.
  2. Strong focus on corporate information, career opportunities, and responsible gaming.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and consent management tools.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges.
  5. Good integration of analytics and marketing pixels with user consent.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Contact information is primarily via contact forms; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  8. Social media presence is strong and consistent with brand.
  9. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Swiper.js for interactive sliders, and Usercentrics for consent management. Analytics are handled via a self-hosted Matomo instance and Facebook Pixel, integrated with privacy proxies to comply with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation clarity and SEO meta tags. Hosting appears stable with no signs of WAF or blocking. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to optimize loading times and accessibility. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary solution. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly web presence aligned with business goals.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100Medium30 findingsView report
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