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Security report for paddle.com

Paddle · Technology · United Kingdom

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

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Paddle is a UK-based technology company specializing in providing a comprehensive revenue delivery platform tailored for software and SaaS businesses. Their platform facilitates global payment processing, subscription management, tax compliance, and analytics, positioning them as a leading player in the SaaS monetization space. The website reflects a mature and professional business with a clear focus on B2B SaaS customers worldwide. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, integrated with HubSpot for marketing and analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security best practices such as HTTPS enforcement and security headers are implemented, though explicit security policy documentation and incident response contacts are not prominently available. From a security perspective, the platform demonstrates a solid posture with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of WHOIS registration details reduces transparency and slightly impacts trustworthiness. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, Paddle presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with strong business credibility and technical infrastructure. Strategic improvements in security transparency and WHOIS data availability could further enhance trust and compliance standing.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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. 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
85
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
84

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention paddle.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7,064
Employees
0
Customers
7,064
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
8%

15 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Paddle operates in the competitive SaaS revenue delivery market, offering an integrated platform that simplifies global payments, subscription billing, and compliance for software companies. Their business model is B2B SaaS, targeting software vendors and subscription-based businesses seeking to streamline revenue operations. The company benefits from strategic partnerships, such as with Enterprise Ireland and Connect Ventures, enhancing market reach and support. Revenue streams likely include transaction fees, subscription management fees, and value-added services like tax compliance. The website's content and design reflect a large enterprise with a global customer base. Paddle's competitive advantage lies in its all-in-one platform approach, compliance expertise, and customer-centric services. Growth indicators include extensive partner networks and ISO 27001 certification, signaling commitment to security and quality.

Security posture

Paddle's security posture is robust, with HTTPS enforced site-wide and multiple security headers implemented to protect against common web vulnerabilities. The presence of ISO 27001 certification indicates adherence to recognized information security management standards. Input forms are secured with validation, and no vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the website lacks a dedicated security policy page and explicit incident response contact information, which are important for transparency and trust. There is no evidence of a published vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security maturity is high but could be improved with enhanced communication and formalized disclosure processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security-specific email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and add a security.txt file.
  4. Enhance transparency by publishing data protection officer contact details if applicable.
  5. Maintain WHOIS registration data transparency to improve trust and legitimacy perception.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Paddle Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Paddle
Description
Paddle provides a revenue delivery platform that enables software companies to sell, manage, and grow their subscription and SaaS businesses globally.
Key services
Payment processing, Subscription management, Tax and compliance handling, Analytics and reporting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Node.js, HubSpot, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Input forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WHOIS data available, indicating possible privacy protection or registry data unavailability.
  3. Strong focus on SaaS revenue delivery and subscription management.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, providing server-side rendering and optimized performance. HubSpot integration supports marketing automation and analytics, while Google Tag Manager facilitates tracking and data collection. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with efficient resource loading and font preloading strategies. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured data. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Hosting details are not explicit but likely cloud-based. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable and reliable user experience aligned with enterprise standards.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 85/100 +1Low21 findingsView report
  2. 84/100 +9Low22 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium21 findingsView report
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