Analysis for

imperialms.ca

Flare Score

Safe

FlareAI™ Summary

Imperialms.ca is a distributor and processor of flat rolled carbon steel products, including hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel, operating facilities in Ontario and Quebec. The site exhibits good security practices with a valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt and a relatively young domain age of 2 years and 4 months. FlareScore indicates a safe risk level at 85/100. Users can generally trust the site, but standard due diligence is always recommended.

+7.4%

than category average

Canada

Server Country

2 years

Domain Age

Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt

Established domain (2+ years old)

WHOIS information publicly available

Good website performance

Contact information available

Negative Signals

Missing important security headers

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

40/100

✓ Valid SSL (40) ✗ HSTS (20) ✗ CSP (20) ✗ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Let's Encrypt

Valid From

Dec 26, 2025

Valid Until

Mar 26, 2026

43 days remaining

How Was This Calculated?

Transparency into our FlareScore™ methodology and data sources used for this analysis.

imperialms.ca Analysis

FlareScore™: 85/100 (Safe Risk)

Our analysis of imperialms.ca identified 5 positive security indicators and 1 potential concerns. The FlareScore™ rating combines technical security measures, domain reputation, and content analysis.

SSL Certificate Analysis

Domain Age: 2 years 5 months

AI Content Review

11 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• WHOIS: WHC Online Solutions Inc.
• SSL: Let's Encrypt
• DNS: 11 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Jan 12, 2026
4 weeks ago

Transparency Note: Our analysis is based on publicly available data and automated scanning. For detailed methodology and accuracy metrics, visit our methodology page.

Domain & WHOIS Information

Domain Age

2 years 5 months

Registered Sep 07, 2023

High Trust

Sep 2023 Expires Sep 2026

Registrar

WHC Online Solutions

Registration Date

Sep 07, 2023 (2 years ago)

Last Updated

Sep 05, 2025

Expiration Date

Sep 07, 2026 (208 days remaining)

Server Location

Canada

Abuse Contact

[email protected]

+1.5145042113

Domain Name: imperialms.ca
Registry Domain ID: 110391395-CIRA
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.ca.fury.ca
Registrar URL: https://whc.ca
Updated Date: 2025-09-05T08:15:20Z
Creation Date: 2023-09-07T19:57:16Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2026-09-07T19:57:16Z
Registrar: WHC Online Solutions Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: not applicable
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.5145042113
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone Ext:
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: 110391458-CIRA
Registrant Name: IMG
Registrant Organization: IMG
Registrant Street: 480 Ferdinand Blvd
Registrant City: Dieppe
Registrant State/Province: NB
Registrant Postal Code: E1A6V9
Registrant Country: CA
Registrant Phone: +1.5068628819
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: 110391393-CIRA
Admin Name: Chad Fralic
Admin Organization: IMG
Admin Street: 480 Ferdinand Blvd
Admin City: Dieppe
Admin State/Province: NB
Admin Postal Code: E1A6V9
Admin Country: CA
Admin Phone: +1.5068628819
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax:
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: 110391394-CIRA
Tech Name: Chad Fralic
Tech Organization: IMG
Tech Street: 480 Ferdinand Blvd
Tech City: Dieppe
Tech State/Province: NB
Tech Postal Code: E1A6V9
Tech Country: CA
Tech Phone: +1.5068628819
Tech Phone Ext:
Tech Fax:
Tech Fax Ext:
Tech Email: [email protected]
Registry Billing ID:
Billing Name:
Billing Organization:
Billing Street:
Billing City:
Billing State/Province:
Billing Postal Code:
Billing Country:
Billing Phone:
Billing Phone Ext:
Billing Fax:
Billing Fax Ext:
Billing Email:
Name Server: ns1.bdm.microsoftonline.com
Name Server: ns2.bdm.microsoftonline.com
Name Server: ns3.bdm.microsoftonline.com
Name Server: ns4.bdm.microsoftonline.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-01-12T17:16:04Z <<<

For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp

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% Use of CIRA's WHOIS service is governed by the Terms of Use in its Legal
% Notice, available at https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/documents/about/website-terms-use
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% (c) 2026 Canadian Internet Registration Authority, (http://www.cira.ca/)

DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Basic

TXT

                                                            mscid=6o45jrweKeZCyxInsUHpuWnUfSKGRBmhoWaZgfHNkJtUB+Jp1agCWFI4XP1LC8Qrp79f6NelTEviht3Hj9MC+w==
                                                        

                                                            v=spf1 include:ca._netblocks.mimecast.com a:mailrelay.invera.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com ip4:15.235.55.224 include:spf.web-dns1.com ~all
                                                        

SPF

                                                            adobe-idp-site-verification=266be7b579644d56cf7ff9dac022ce694ae8fab756cf11a264ebc7a0c64992ad
                                                        

                                                            ns3.bdm.microsoftonline.com
                                                        

                                                            ns4.bdm.microsoftonline.com
                                                        

                                                            ns1.bdm.microsoftonline.com
                                                        

                                                            ns2.bdm.microsoftonline.com
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Web Server

                                            LiteSpeed
                                        

{
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=UTF-8",
    "content-length": "0",
    "date": "Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:16:04 GMT",
    "server": "LiteSpeed",
    "location": "\/en\/",
    "vary": "Accept-Encoding,User-Agent",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=2592000, h3-29=\":443\"; ma=2592000, h3-Q050=\":443\"; ma=2592000, h3-Q046=\":443\"; ma=2592000, h3-Q043=\":443\"; ma=2592000, quic=\":443\"; ma=2592000; v=\"43,46\"",
    "Connection": "Keep-Alive",
    "Keep-Alive": "timeout=5, max=100",
    "Content-Type": "text\/html",
    "Content-Length": "795",
    "Date": "Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:16:04 GMT",
    "Server": "LiteSpeed",
    "Location": "https:\/\/www.imperialms.ca\/",
    "Vary": "User-Agent",
    "content-encoding": "gzip"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Montreal

IP Address

192.99.199.128

ISP / Hosting

OVH SAS

Coordinates

45.5029, -73.5723

Country Code

View on Google Maps

Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 include:ca._netblocks.mimecast.com a:mailrelay.invera...

DKIM

Configured

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

100

Fast

Load Time

1.01s

Excellent

Page Size

0.02MB

Optimized

Requests

Minimal

Overall

100/100

Performance score

Excellent! This website loads quickly and provides a great user experience.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

No blacklist data available yet. Website analysis may be in progress.

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

www.imperialms.ca

Privacy & Trackers

1 Trackers Found

Google Analytics

General

These trackers may be used for analytics, advertising, or site functionality.

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Imperialms.ca is a website for Imperial Metal Services, a Canadian distributor and processor of flat rolled carbon steel products. They offer hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, and Galvanneal steel, with facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.

Security Assessment

The website has a valid SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt, expiring in March 2026, ensuring encrypted communication. The domain is relatively young, at 2 years and 4 months old. While the SSL is valid, Google Safe Browsing verification is unavailable, which is a minor concern. The website is hosted in Canada by OVH SAS.

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 85/100, imperialms.ca is considered relatively safe. The valid SSL certificate contributes positively to this score. However, the lack of a privacy policy, the presence of one tracker (Google Analytics), and the unavailable Google Safe Browsing status prevent a higher score.

Recommendations

While the site appears safe, users should exercise standard caution. Avoid entering sensitive information, as there is no login or payment functionality. The absence of a privacy policy means user data handling practices are unclear. The unavailable Google Safe Browsing check means users should do their own research.

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