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Security report for retailmenot.com

RetailMeNot · Retail · N/a

Low risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

RetailMeNot is a leading online platform specializing in providing coupons, promo codes, and cash back offers to consumers shopping online and in-store. The website serves a large audience of shoppers seeking to save money across nearly 20,000 stores and brands. It offers multiple services including a browser extension for automatic coupon application and a mobile app for on-the-go savings. The platform operates primarily on an affiliate marketing business model, earning revenue through partnerships with retailers. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks such as Alpine.js, integrates with analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics, Braze, and StackAdapt, and uses consent management via OneTrust to comply with privacy regulations. The site is well optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing an excellent user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 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 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 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

    • 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

  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
55
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
76

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

RetailMeNot holds a strong market position as a trusted coupon and cash back provider with extensive partnerships and a large user base. Its competitive advantage lies in verified offers, a seamless browser extension, and a comprehensive mobile app. The business targets online shoppers looking for discounts and cash back, leveraging affiliate marketing to monetize traffic. The company maintains consistent branding and high content quality, which supports user trust and engagement. While WHOIS data is unavailable, the brand's reputation and digital presence indicate a mature and established operation. The platform's ecosystem includes advertising and retargeting networks, enhancing monetization and marketing effectiveness.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the site lacks publicly available detailed security policies or incident response contacts, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formal vulnerability disclosure and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security email address.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by publishing security certifications or compliance attestations if available.
  5. Continue improving privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and data protection officer contact.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RetailMeNot
Description
RetailMeNot is a platform offering coupons, promo codes, cash back offers, and discounts for nearly 20,000 stores, brands, and restaurants. It provides users with ways to save money online and in-store through verified deals, a browser extension, and a mobile app.
Key services
Coupons and promo codes, Cash back offers, Browser extension for automatic coupon application, Mobile app for on-the-go savings
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Alpine.js, Google Analytics, Braze, StackAdapt, OneTrust, Glide.js
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input handling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, ComScore, Braze
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
StackAdapt, ComScore
Tracking pixels
Braze, ComScore
Marketing tools
Braze
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 JavaScript frameworks and tracking technologies.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms present.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact via form only.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No WHOIS data available from raw output; domain appears legitimate based on content and branding.
  7. Advertising and analytics practices are transparent and use reputable providers.
  8. Website is mobile optimized and SEO friendly.
Technical notes

Notes

RetailMeNot's technical infrastructure is modern and robust, utilizing JavaScript frameworks like Alpine.js and integrating with multiple analytics and marketing platforms. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. The use of consent management tools ensures compliance with privacy regulations. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly detected. The technical stack supports a high-quality user experience but should maintain vigilance on third-party dependencies and security updates to avoid technical debt and risks.
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. 76/100Low25 findingsView report
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