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Security report for personalshop.com

Servus Handels- und Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H. · Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Personalshop is an established German e-commerce retailer specializing in exclusive membership-based sales of branded clothing and household products at discounted prices. The company targets a defined customer base including members of unions, professional associations, and corporate employees. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and incorporates multiple trust signals such as Trusted Shops certification and environmental badges. Technically, it leverages the Websale platform with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates marketing and analytics tools like Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Bazaarvoice. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and SSL encryption, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong with GDPR-aligned cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and consistency with the claimed business history. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional retail platform with minor areas for security enhancement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

4 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
    • 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
42
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
69

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 business operates a closed shopping community model, requiring voucher codes for initial access, which helps maintain exclusivity and targeted marketing. It has a strong market position in Germany, evidenced by awards and customer satisfaction rankings. The company focuses on top brands and offers significant discounts, appealing to cost-conscious but quality-focused consumers. Partnerships with logistics providers like DHL and environmental initiatives enhance brand reputation. The use of multiple regional subshops indicates a strategy for localized market penetration. The business model relies on volume purchasing and membership fees or voucher distribution to sustain competitive pricing.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and SSL encryption protecting user data in transit. Cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies align with GDPR requirements, indicating good data protection practices. The use of third-party scripts for marketing and analytics is managed but requires ongoing vigilance to avoid vulnerabilities. The lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that should be addressed to mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Incident response contact information is not prominently available, which could be improved for better security readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear incident response contact details.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to improve trust and legitimacy.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Servus Handels- und Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Description
Personalshop offers an exclusive customer base access to top brand products at unbeatable prices, including clothing, household items, and health products. It operates as a closed shopping community with membership required via voucher code.
Key services
Online retail of branded clothing and household goods, Exclusive membership access, Discounted pricing, Customer support and service, Mobile app with discounts
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Websale V8s e-commerce platform, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Bazaarvoice, Nosto retargeting, VirtualQ callback widget
Platforms
Websale e-commerce, YouTube embedded player
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Use of trusted third-party security badges
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, Bazaarvoice
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (via GTM), Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics (implied via GTM), Bazaarvoice
Marketing tools
Nosto retargeting, Bazaarvoice reviews
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform targeting exclusive members.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and localized in German.
  3. Multiple trust badges and certifications are prominently displayed.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented with GDPR compliance.
  5. No signs of adult or NSFW content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found, which is a concern for domain legitimacy.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
  8. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  9. Mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Websale V8s e-commerce platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics services through Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Bazaarvoice, and Nosto for retargeting. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for accessibility with clear navigation and structured content. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and lazy loading of images. The use of canonical tags and hreflang attributes supports SEO best practices. However, some security headers are missing, and the WHOIS data absence suggests potential technical or administrative oversight. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable e-commerce experience.
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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