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Security report for mountain-equipment.co.uk

Mountain Equipment · Retail · United Kingdom

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Mountain Equipment is a specialist manufacturer and retailer of technical outdoor clothing and equipment, focusing on products such as GORE-TEX waterproofs, down insulation, and sleeping bags. The company targets outdoor enthusiasts and professionals requiring high-performance gear. The website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern e-commerce technologies and integrations for marketing, analytics, and customer support. The site demonstrates strong digital maturity with excellent design, mobile optimization, and user experience. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and secure forms, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available. The absence of WHOIS data is a concern and warrants further investigation to confirm domain legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, serving a medium-sized retail business in the UK outdoor sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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 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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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
73
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

Mountain Equipment holds a strong market position as a specialist brand in the outdoor technical apparel industry. Their business model centers on direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales via Shopify, supported by extensive product ranges and expert buying guides. The company maintains active social media channels and uses advanced marketing tools like Klaviyo and Gorgias for customer engagement. While the website content and branding are consistent and professional, the lack of publicly available WHOIS data and security policy documents suggests areas for improvement in transparency and trust. The company appears to focus on quality and customer experience, with growth potential through digital channels.

Security posture

The website employs industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, multiple security headers, and CAPTCHA-protected forms. Tracking and analytics are implemented with user consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact information limits transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the site content. The security posture is strong but could be enhanced by publishing formal policies and a vulnerability disclosure program to build customer trust and readiness for incident management.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and accessible security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Add explicit incident response contact information such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and integrations for security risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mountain Equipment
Description
Specialist manufacturers of technical outdoor clothing and equipment, including GORE-TEX® waterproofs, down insulation and a full range of sleeping bags.
Key services
Manufacturing and retail of outdoor clothing, Sales of waterproof jackets, insulated jackets, sleeping bags, and accessories
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Klaviyo, Gorgias Live Chat, Hulk Form Builder, Back In Stock, Shopify Payments, Apple Pay
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Shopify Online Store 2.0
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA and validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Klaviyo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Gorgias Live Chat, Back In Stock, Shopify Payments
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed e-commerce store for outdoor technical clothing and equipment.
  2. Uses Shopify platform with multiple third-party integrations for marketing, analytics, and customer support.
  3. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and may indicate privacy protection or domain registration issues.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear comprehensive with consent mechanisms.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  7. Strong branding and consistent user experience across desktop and mobile.
  8. Multiple social media channels linked, enhancing trust and engagement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify, utilizing a modern tech stack including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Klaviyo for marketing automation. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile devices, with fast loading times and responsive design. SEO best practices are followed with proper meta tags and structured data. Hosting is managed by Shopify, ensuring reliable uptime and security. The technical implementation reflects a mature e-commerce infrastructure with opportunities to improve transparency around security policies and incident response.
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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