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Security report for referralcandy.com

ReferralCandy · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ReferralCandy operates as a leading SaaS provider specializing in referral marketing software tailored for eCommerce businesses. The platform empowers online retailers to leverage customer referrals to drive exponential sales growth, boasting a user base exceeding 30,000 eCommerce stores. Their business model focuses on performance-based payments and seamless integration with popular platforms such as Shopify. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional branding, comprehensive content, and strong social media engagement.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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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  • 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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
75

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

ReferralCandy holds a strong market position as a trusted referral marketing solution within the eCommerce sector. Their competitive advantage lies in unifying referrals, affiliates, and creators into a cohesive growth system. The company targets eCommerce store owners seeking scalable customer acquisition channels. Their marketing ecosystem includes integrations with major analytics and advertising platforms, supporting data-driven growth strategies. The absence of explicit company registration details and domain WHOIS data suggests a need for enhanced transparency to bolster business credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and the use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options were not detected in the HTML content, indicating room for improvement. The lack of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness visibility. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified, and the site employs modern best practices for user data protection and tracking compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly declare security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust with users and partners.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  4. Enhance domain registration transparency by ensuring WHOIS data is complete and publicly accessible to improve legitimacy perception.
  5. Maintain and improve privacy compliance measures, including clear data retention policies and user rights disclosures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ReferralCandy
Description
Unlock exponential growth for your store with ReferralCandy's robust referral marketing program. Join over 30,000 eCommerce stores and experience the power of customer referrals today!
Key services
Referral program software, Affiliate and creator referral integration, Performance-based payment model, Shopify and other platform integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (GA4), Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Segment Analytics, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), JavaScript, CSS, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Webflow, VWO A/B Testing
Platforms
Shopify (integration focus)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of third-party security and analytics scripts loaded asynchronously
  • Cookie consent mechanism with opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML or scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (GA4), Segment Analytics, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Segment Analytics
Marketing tools
Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Segment 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 rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong use of modern marketing and analytics technologies
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact primarily via form and social media
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  8. Website content safe for general audiences
  9. High-quality design and user experience
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, leveraging a modern technology stack including Google Tag Manager, Segment Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Visual Website Optimizer for A/B testing. The site is optimized for fast performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO best practices. The use of asynchronous script loading and CDN-hosted resources contributes to efficient content delivery. No CMS-specific vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting appears to be managed by Webflow or a similar provider, with no direct hosting provider information available.
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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