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Security report for postcodeanywhere.co.uk

Loqate · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

Loqate is a global provider of address verification, data validation, and geocoding services, operating under the parent company GBG. The company targets businesses across multiple sectors including retail, fintech, logistics, and utilities, offering a comprehensive suite of APIs and integrations to improve data quality and customer experience worldwide. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with excellent content quality, professional design, and strong privacy compliance mechanisms including GDPR-aligned cookie consent. Technically, the site leverages modern analytics and monitoring tools such as Microsoft Application Insights, Google Analytics, and OneTrust, hosted likely on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the company's established market position and branding. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and providing direct contact information for security and support purposes.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
87

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

Loqate occupies a strong position in the global data validation market, leveraging its parent company GBG's reputation and resources. Its business model focuses on B2B SaaS offerings with scalable API solutions and marketplace integrations, serving a diverse client base from e-commerce to financial services. The company emphasizes data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer onboarding as key value propositions. Partnerships and integrations with major platforms like Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 enhance its ecosystem reach. The website content and partner logos reflect a well-established brand with a focus on trust and compliance. Growth indicators include comprehensive documentation, active marketing, and a broad portfolio of services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Use of telemetry and monitoring tools indicates proactive operational security. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure channels suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The missing WHOIS data raises a minor concern but is mitigated by the company's known corporate affiliation. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing and publishing security governance documents and providing clear security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide direct security and abuse contact emails to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for security risks.
  5. Enhance WHOIS data visibility or clarify domain registration details to reduce suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Loqate
Description
Loqate provides global address verification, data validation, and geocoding solutions to improve data quality, reduce errors, and enhance customer experience across 250 countries and territories.
Key services
Address Capture, Address Verification, Phone Validation, Email Validation, Bank Validation, Data Cleansing & Maintenance, Store Finder, Geocoding, Datasets
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, OneTrust, Microsoft Application Insights, Google Tag Manager, Azure Monitor, Maze Analytics, Bing Ads
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of telemetry for monitoring

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Maze Analytics, Azure Application Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, 6sense
Marketing tools
Maze Analytics
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and targeted at B2B customers.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual and warrants monitoring.
  5. Multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools are used with consent.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via forms.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. Website uses modern technologies and good SEO practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, OneTrust for cookie compliance, Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry, and multiple analytics platforms. Hosting appears to be on Microsoft Azure, providing robust infrastructure and performance. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD FAQ schema). The presence of multiple external scripts and tracking services is managed with user consent, reflecting good privacy practices. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on many third-party services requires ongoing monitoring to avoid supply chain vulnerabilities.
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. 87/100Low21 findingsView report
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