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Security report for merci-cokolada.cz

Storck · Retail · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.merci-cokolada.cz represents the official Czech Republic presence of the merci chocolate brand, owned by Storck. It provides detailed product information, brand promotion, and downloadable content for consumers. The site targets a general audience interested in confectionery products and offers a user-friendly experience with clear navigation and mobile optimization. The technical infrastructure is based on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript frameworks and includes Piwik PRO for analytics, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security headers and published security policies are absent. The lack of WHOIS data limits domain trust assessment but the branding and content strongly suggest legitimacy. Overall, the site is professional, compliant with GDPR, and well-positioned in the retail confectionery market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 100 · Medium
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

  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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  3. 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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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
80
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
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

Merci is positioned as a well-known confectionery brand under the Storck umbrella, targeting retail consumers in the Czech Republic. The business model focuses on brand awareness and product promotion rather than direct e-commerce. The website supports marketing efforts with downloadable media and custom product creation features. The presence of multiple related brand domains and a consistent brandbar indicates a strong partnership ecosystem within Storck's portfolio. The site’s content and structure reflect a medium to large enterprise with a focus on maintaining brand consistency and consumer engagement. Growth indicators include multi-language support and regional targeting. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the main page suggests a controlled communication channel via contact forms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and cookie consent is actively managed, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response plan and no visible vulnerability disclosure program indicate areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts like Piwik PRO and middleware scripts should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a retail brand site but could be enhanced with additional policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information accessible to users and partners.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a dedicated security contact email.
  4. Regularly audit third-party JavaScript libraries and middleware for vulnerabilities and updates.
  5. Enhance WHOIS transparency or domain registration information to improve trust and legitimacy perception.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Storck
Description
Oficiální webové stránky merci Česká republika, nabízí širokou nabídku výrobků merci včetně Finest Selection, tabulkové čokolády, Petits a dalších.
Key services
Product information, Brand promotion, Downloadable content, Custom product creation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, RequireJS, Piwik PRO Tag Manager, js.cookie
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
Piwik PRO Tag Manager
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in Czech language targeting Czech Republic audience.
  3. Strong brand presence with consistent logos and product imagery.
  4. Cookie consent banner and privacy policy indicate GDPR compliance.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact form available on separate contact page.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust assessment.
  8. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and JavaScript frameworks.
  9. External links mostly to related brand sites and Storck group domains.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, supported by RequireJS and custom JavaScript modules. The site uses Piwik PRO Tag Manager for analytics and cookie management, indicating a focus on privacy-compliant tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive images and accessible navigation. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized image delivery. However, the absence of explicit security headers and limited metadata beyond basic SEO tags suggest opportunities for technical hardening. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional brand presence but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance tuning.
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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