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Security report for merci.com

Storck · Retail · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

The merci.com website represents the official brand site for the merci chocolate product line, owned by the Storck company. It serves as a retail and brand information platform showcasing a variety of chocolate products, crafting ideas, and brand storytelling. The site targets general consumers interested in gifting chocolates and maintains consistent branding aligned with the parent company. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript frameworks and includes a cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security headers and incident response information are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, which slightly reduces domain trust but the overall professional presentation and corporate linkage support legitimacy. The site is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 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.

    • 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

  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 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
72
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
81

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.com operates as a key brand site within the confectionery retail sector under the Storck umbrella. It leverages a multi-lingual, multi-regional approach to reach diverse markets. The business model focuses on product promotion and consumer engagement rather than direct e-commerce. The presence of multiple partner brand domains indicates a strong ecosystem within the Storck group. The site’s content and navigation are designed for ease of use and brand reinforcement. Absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via contact forms. The site’s privacy and cookie compliance align with GDPR requirements, supporting operations in European markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No security policy or incident response contact information is published, which is a gap in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of Piwik PRO for analytics is privacy-conscious compared to more invasive trackers. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance contact information availability with verified company emails or phone numbers for better user support and trust.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Storck
Description
merci is a brand offering a wide selection of chocolate varieties made with carefully selected ingredients. It is positioned as a gift to give as a special thank you.
Key services
Chocolate product information, Brand storytelling, Crafting and decoration ideas
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, RequireJS, TYPO3 CMS, Piwik PRO Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
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
basic

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 challenge.
  2. Content is focused on chocolate products and brand information.
  3. Multiple language and country-specific sites linked.
  4. Uses TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanism.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main site; contact form available.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info published.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or protected, limiting domain registration insights.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, and uses RequireJS for JavaScript module loading. The presence of Piwik PRO Tag Manager indicates a focus on privacy-respecting analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and accessibility features such as ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. The site uses multiple external resources hosted on storck.com domains, indicating centralized asset management. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and enhance incident response readiness.
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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