Modern Slavery Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

1. Introduction

The Structured Data Company Limited is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. We have zero tolerance for slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking.

This policy sets out our commitment and the steps we take to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our business or supply chains.

2. About Us

The Structured Data Company Limited is a specialist consultancy providing structured data and schema markup services. We are a small business operated by a sole director with no employees. Our operations are primarily digital and service-based.

While we are not legally required to publish a Modern Slavery Statement under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (as our turnover is below the £36 million threshold), we voluntarily adopt this policy to demonstrate our commitment to ethical business practices.

3. Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings
  • Implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place
  • Ensuring transparency in our business and supply chains
  • Protecting whistleblowers who raise concerns about modern slavery

4. Our Business Structure

Our business has a simple structure that limits exposure to modern slavery risks:

  • We are a sole director company with no employees
  • We do not use subcontractors
  • Our services are delivered directly by the director
  • We do not operate physical premises requiring facilities management
  • We do not manufacture or trade in physical goods

5. Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain is limited and primarily consists of:

Software and Digital Services (Low Risk):

  • Cloud software subscriptions (Google, Microsoft, SEMRush, etc.)
  • Web hosting services
  • Professional software tools

These are reputable, established companies with their own modern slavery policies and compliance programmes.

Office Supplies (Limited):

  • Paper and stationery purchased from UK retailers (e.g. eBuyer)
  • Minimal physical goods purchasing – primarily digital business

We acknowledge that there is limited visibility into the full supply chains of physical goods purchased from retailers.

6. Risk Assessment

We have assessed our modern slavery risk as low due to:

  • No direct employment of staff
  • No use of subcontracted labour
  • No manufacturing or production activities
  • Limited physical supply chain
  • UK-based operations
  • Primarily digital service delivery

However, we remain vigilant and committed to identifying and addressing any risks that may emerge.

7. Due Diligence

We undertake the following due diligence measures:

  • Review the modern slavery statements and policies of key suppliers where available
  • Prefer suppliers who demonstrate commitment to ethical practices
  • Consider modern slavery risks when selecting new suppliers
  • Report any concerns about modern slavery to appropriate authorities

8. Indicators of Modern Slavery

We are aware of and vigilant for potential indicators of modern slavery, including:

  • Workers appearing anxious, fearful, or withdrawn
  • Signs of physical abuse or neglect
  • Workers not speaking on their own behalf or deferring to others
  • Evidence of control over workers’ movements or communications
  • Poor or substandard working conditions
  • Workers not having access to their own identity documents
  • Workers not being paid directly or having wages withheld

9. Reporting Concerns

If you have concerns about modern slavery in relation to our business or supply chain:

  • Email: info@structureddata.co.uk

We will take all concerns seriously and investigate appropriately.

You can also report concerns directly to:

  • Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700
  • Police: 101 (or 999 in an emergency)
  • Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

10. Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone with concerns about modern slavery to report them without fear of retaliation. We will:

  • Protect the identity of whistleblowers where possible
  • Not tolerate any retaliation against those who raise concerns in good faith
  • Take appropriate action on all credible reports

11. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed.

Next scheduled review: January 2027

12. Contact

For questions about this policy:

  • Email: info@structureddata.co.uk
  • Website: www.structureddata.co.uk