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Security report for hereford.lv

Hereford Shop · Retail · Latvia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hereford Shop is a specialized retail and hospitality business based in Riga, Latvia, offering a wide selection of premium beef and steaks sourced locally and internationally. The company operates both an online e-commerce platform and a physical grill bar, emphasizing product traceability and a cozy dining atmosphere. The website is built on Shopify, leveraging modern e-commerce technologies and includes standard marketing and analytics tools. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers, though lacks a public security policy or incident response details. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms, indicating GDPR awareness. Overall, the business appears legitimate and professionally presented, targeting consumers seeking high-quality beef products in Latvia.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

5 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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 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
75
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
70

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 positions itself as a leading premium beef retailer in Latvia with a unique selling proposition of traceability from farm to plate. Its business model combines retail sales with hospitality services, enhancing customer experience through an open kitchen and knowledgeable staff. The website content and customer testimonials support a trustworthy brand image. The use of Shopify ensures reliable hosting and e-commerce capabilities. Marketing efforts include Facebook and Google Analytics tracking, supporting targeted advertising and customer insights. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the visible business information and contact details reinforce credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and multiple security headers, indicating good baseline security practices. Forms are protected with hCaptcha, reducing spam and abuse risks. However, there is no visible security policy or incident response contact, which are important for transparency and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party scripts is standard for Shopify stores but should be regularly audited. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with published policies and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Add incident response contact information or abuse reporting channels on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking pixels to mitigate potential risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SIA "Holm Baltic"
Registration number
40103471128
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hereford Shop
Description
Hereford offers a wide range of high-quality beef and steaks from Argentina, Australia, and Latvia. The business includes a shop and grill bar in Riga, Latvia, providing premium beef products, wines, sauces, and side dishes. The company emphasizes traceability and a cozy atmosphere.
Key services
Retail sale of premium beef and steaks, Grill bar dining experience, Online ordering and delivery, Curated wine and sauce selection
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Shopify Debut theme
Platforms
Shopify e-commerce platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Captcha protection on forms

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Shopify Pixel, Google Analytics (migrated)
Marketing tools
Shopify analytics, Facebook events
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 premium beef and steaks.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation and product categorization.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed including phone and physical address in Riga, Latvia.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No WHOIS data available due to query limit error; no suspicious content detected.
  6. Use of multiple tracking pixels and analytics tools for marketing and performance monitoring.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform using the Debut theme, incorporating modern web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5. It uses asynchronous loading for scripts and lazy loading for images to optimize performance. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and SEO optimization. Hosting is managed by Shopify, providing reliable uptime and security features. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and some technical SEO aspects. The integration of multiple analytics and marketing tools supports business intelligence but requires ongoing management to ensure privacy compliance.
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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