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Security report for photocity.it

Photocity.it srl · E-commerce · Italy

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Photocity.it srl operates a professional and comprehensive e-commerce platform specializing in photo printing and personalized photo products such as photobooks, calendars, canvas prints, and gadgets. The website targets consumers in Italy seeking quality photo printing services with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, as evidenced by extensive positive reviews and trust signals. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and offers a broad product range, positioning itself as a leading player in the Italian online photo printing market. Technically, the site employs a mature technology stack including Bootstrap 3 and jQuery 1.12, integrated with multiple analytics and advertising platforms such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, and Bing UET, all managed with user consent mechanisms to comply with GDPR. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and consent-based loading of tracking scripts, though improvements can be made by adding security headers and updating legacy libraries. Overall, the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and professionally maintained, with no signs of blocking or WAF interference, indicating a trustworthy and reliable online presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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

6 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
50

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

Photocity.it srl is a medium-sized Italian e-commerce business focused on photo printing and personalized photo products. The company leverages partnerships with review verification services and live chat providers to enhance customer trust and support. Its business model centers on direct-to-consumer sales via an online platform, offering a wide variety of products and promotional offers. The presence of multiple partner domains such as boopen.it and partypix.it suggests a collaborative ecosystem to expand market reach. The company demonstrates strong market positioning through extensive positive customer feedback and a comprehensive product catalog. The website's content and navigation are designed to facilitate user engagement and conversion, supporting growth and customer retention.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements consent-based loading of tracking and advertising scripts, reflecting a commitment to user privacy and regulatory compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates room for enhancement in defense-in-depth strategies. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.12) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not properly mitigated. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism with granular user controls, aligning with GDPR requirements. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly found, suggesting potential areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from modern best practices and regular security audits.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to the latest stable versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Photocity.it srl
Registration number
07651390630
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Photocity.it srl
Description
Stampa i tuoi ricordi. Crea e stampa le tue foto online, calendari personalizzati, fotolibri, stampa su tela e gadget personalizzati. Scopri le promozioni!
Key services
Photo printing, Personalized calendars, Photobooks, Canvas printing, Personalized gadgets
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12, Bootstrap 3, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook SDK, Bing UET, Oct8ne chat widget, Skeepers review widget
Frameworks
Bootstrap 3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies and tracking
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent checks
  • Facebook Pixel and Bing UET loaded conditionally based on consent

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Bing UET
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK, Oct8ne chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for photo printing and personalized photo products.
  2. Strong presence of customer reviews and trust signals.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. Use of multiple third-party analytics and advertising services with consent checks.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference detected.
  6. Security headers not explicitly visible; opportunity for improvement.
  7. Use of older jQuery version may pose security risks.
  8. Mobile optimization and responsive design present and functional.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a classic technology stack with Bootstrap 3 and jQuery 1.12, supplemented by multiple third-party scripts for analytics, advertising, and customer engagement. The site is mobile responsive and includes SEO-optimized meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for product and review information. Performance appears moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. The use of multiple tracking and advertising services is managed through a consent mechanism stored in localStorage, reflecting a mature approach to privacy compliance. However, the site could benefit from modernization of its JavaScript libraries and implementation of advanced security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional e-commerce experience with room for incremental improvements.
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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