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Security report for velo-store.co.uk

Vélo-Store · Retail · United Kingdom

Partial score · DNS & email only

68/100

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

Vélo-Store is a specialized online retailer focused on bicycle parts, cycling gear, and related equipment, targeting cyclists primarily in the UK and Europe. The business operates multiple country-specific domains, indicating a strategic international presence. Their e-commerce platform offers a broad product catalog with competitive pricing and emphasizes fast delivery and secure payment options. The website demonstrates a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content for cycling enthusiasts. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including SvelteKit, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and a consent management platform to ensure GDPR compliance. Hosting appears to be via Cloudflare, contributing to fast performance and robust security. The website is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, though accessibility features could be enhanced. The use of multiple tracking and advertising tools is balanced with user consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital marketing approach. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. However, there is no dedicated security policy or incident response contact information published, which could be improved. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. The overall risk assessment is low, with the website appearing trustworthy and professionally managed. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, adding incident response contacts, implementing security.txt, and enhancing accessibility. These steps would further strengthen compliance and user trust while maintaining a strong market position.

Scanned

4 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

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 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
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Average
68

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • Network security: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Vélo-Store positions itself as a competitive player in the online cycling retail market, leveraging a multi-domain strategy to serve different geographic markets. Their business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a focus on discounted high-quality cycling products. The company benefits from partnerships with well-known brands and affiliate networks like AWIN, enhancing its marketing reach. The presence of multiple related domains and partner sites indicates a broad ecosystem supporting the core business. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and promotional campaigns. The company targets cycling enthusiasts ranging from casual riders to serious athletes, providing a wide range of products from helmets to power meters. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in digital marketing and customer service will support market expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. The use of a consent management platform ensures user privacy preferences are respected. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found in the HTML content or scripts. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap. There is also no security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure, which is a best practice for transparency. The site uses multiple third-party scripts for analytics and advertising, which should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user protections.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vélo-Store
Description
Online retailer specializing in bicycle parts, textile, bicycle gear, and cyclist equipment offering discounts up to 60%, fast delivery, and secure payment.
Key services
Bicycle parts sales, Cycling gear sales, Fast delivery, Secure online payment, Customer service in France
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SvelteKit, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads, AppConsent (CMP), AWIN affiliate tracking
Frameworks
SvelteKit
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform for GDPR compliance
  • Secure payment methods displayed
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, AWIN
Tracking pixels
AppConsent, AWIN
Marketing tools
AppConsent
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 specializing in cycling products.
  2. Strong GDPR compliance with consent management platform implemented.
  3. Multiple country-specific domains indicate an international presence.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and tracking tools.
  5. Clear contact information and customer service details provided.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found.
  8. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (SvelteKit) with modular script loading and optimized asset delivery. It uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, alongside a consent management platform to comply with GDPR. Hosting is likely via Cloudflare, providing performance and security benefits. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and a clear navigation structure. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Performance is fast with minimal blocking scripts. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security documentation.
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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