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Security report for hamiltons.biz

Hamiltons Schoolwear & Embroidery · Retail · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hamiltons Schoolwear & Embroidery operates a well-established e-commerce platform specializing in school uniforms, workwear, PPE, and promotional goods with in-house customization services such as embroidery and printing. The company targets schools, businesses, and individuals seeking personalized apparel and promotional items, positioning itself as a niche regional supplier with a strong focus on quality and customization. The website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern e-commerce technologies and integrations with marketing and analytics tools to support its business operations. The technical infrastructure is solid, with good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, although performance is moderate. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and publishing explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is strong, featuring GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front for a small retail business with a clear market focus.

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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
44
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

Hamiltons benefits from a long domain history dating back to 2004, indicating business stability. The company operates in the retail sector with a focus on schoolwear and workwear, offering a comprehensive range of products and customization services. Its business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce supported by Shopify, with additional marketing via Mailchimp and Facebook Pixel. The target customer segments include educational institutions, corporate clients, and individual consumers. The presence of detailed product categories and customization options suggests a competitive advantage in personalized apparel. The company is registered as BDCorp Ltd in the UK, consistent with the website's geographic focus. The marketing ecosystem includes multiple tracking and retargeting tools, supporting customer acquisition and retention strategies. No subsidiaries or partner domains were identified, indicating a focused business operation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs domain locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized domain transfers or modifications, which are positive security indicators. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a potential area for improvement in domain security. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could limit transparency and preparedness in case of security incidents. The use of multiple third-party scripts and marketing pixels introduces a moderate tracking footprint but no obvious vulnerabilities were detected in the provided content. The cookie consent banner and privacy policy demonstrate compliance with GDPR requirements. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small retail e-commerce site but could be enhanced by publishing security policies, enabling DNSSEC, and conducting regular security audits of third-party integrations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.
  4. Enhance website performance optimization to improve loading speed and user experience.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hamiltons Schoolwear & Embroidery
Description
Hamiltons is your one-stop-shop for everything schoolwear, workwear, PPE and promotional! We customise everything in-house and have a huge range of products for you to choose from! School uniform Workwear & PPE Personalised gifts Promotional goods In-house embroidery DTG & DTF printing Sublimation printing
Key services
School uniform sales, Workwear and PPE sales, In-house embroidery, DTG & DTF printing, Sublimation printing, Personalised gifts, Promotional goods
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, jQuery, ImprovedContactForm, Uploadery, Customizery, Mailchimp, Shopify Chat, Shopify Pay, Shopify Analytics, Cloudfront CDN
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with transfer/update/delete prohibitions
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • Use of Shopify platform security features

Analytics and tracking

Services
Shopify Analytics, Mailchimp, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mailchimp, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads (AW- IDs), Shopify Pixel
Marketing tools
Mailchimp, Shopify Analytics, Shopify Chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store specializing in schoolwear and workwear with in-house customization.
  2. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant with consent mechanisms.
  3. No explicit security or incident response policies publicly disclosed.
  4. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools with moderate tracking.
  5. Domain is well-established and consistent with business claims.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
  7. Website design and navigation are professional and user-friendly.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; full content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform, utilizing Shopify Liquid templates and a variety of third-party JavaScript libraries including jQuery, ImprovedContactForm, Uploadery, and Customizery. It integrates marketing and analytics tools such as Mailchimp, Facebook Pixel, and Google Ads. Hosting is provided via Shopify's CDN infrastructure, ensuring reliable delivery and HTTPS support. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, with structured navigation and clear meta tags for SEO. Performance is moderate, with opportunities for optimization in script loading and resource management. The technical stack is modern and appropriate for the business size and model, with no critical technical debt or outdated components detected.
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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