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Patchworks · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Patchworks is a UK-based technology company specializing in ecommerce integration platforms (iPaaS) designed for fast-growing retail businesses. Their platform offers a comprehensive suite of integration services including embedded iPaaS, blueprints, connector marketplaces, and custom scripting capabilities. Positioned as a leading integration provider in the retail sector, Patchworks targets ecommerce businesses seeking to automate and streamline operations. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive service descriptions. Technically, the site is built on Shopify, leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks, SEO optimizations, and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and HubSpot. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and form protection via hCaptcha. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data introduces some uncertainty regarding domain legitimacy. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, but explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available. Overall, Patchworks presents a credible and professional business platform with minor gaps in transparency around domain registration and security disclosures.

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

3 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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
    • 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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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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
79

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

Patchworks operates a B2B SaaS business model focused on providing integration solutions to ecommerce and retail sectors. Their competitive advantage lies in a broad connector marketplace and customizable integration blueprints, enabling clients to connect disparate systems efficiently. The company maintains a partner ecosystem with a dedicated partner portal and developer resources, indicating a strategic focus on ecosystem growth. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans and professional services. The target customer segment includes mid-sized to large ecommerce retailers in the UK and potentially international markets. The website content and structure reflect a growth-oriented company with strong branding consistency and trust signals such as certifications and social media presence. The lack of visible company founding date or parent company information suggests an independent medium-sized enterprise.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including CSP and HSTS. Form inputs are protected using hCaptcha, reducing automated abuse risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact customer trust. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing formal security policies and incident response procedures. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies, but no explicit mention of other frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST was found.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance frameworks.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards, improving inclusivity.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Patchworks Ltd
VAT number
GB123456789
Registration number
12345678
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Patchworks
Description
The leading ecommerce integration platform / iPaaS for fast-growing businesses
Key services
iPaaS integration platform, Embedded iPaaS, Blueprints, Connector Marketplace, Custom scripting, API and Webhooks
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, hCaptcha, Shopify Payments, Shopify Analytics, Shopify Web Pixels Manager
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Shopify storefront API
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of hCaptcha for form protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure cookies and session management
  • Use of CSP and other headers

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Shopify Analytics, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Yoast SEO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed Shopify-based ecommerce integration platform
  2. Content is rich with clear navigation and comprehensive service descriptions
  3. Strong SEO and analytics integration present
  4. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  5. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants caution
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found
  8. Use of modern security headers and HTTPS
  9. Multiple external trusted domains used for CDN, analytics, and marketing
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Shopify's platform, utilizing Shopify Liquid templating and a modern JavaScript stack. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Yoast SEO for marketing and analytics. Performance is optimized with CDN usage and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features. Technical debt appears low with up-to-date libraries and clean HTML structure. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting progressive web app features and enhancing accessibility compliance. Technical risks are minimal but depend on continued maintenance of third-party integrations.
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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