Modern Slavery Act Statement

1. Our organisation

Hiddenite Limited is a digital services company registered in England and Wales. We design and build websites and web applications, develop AI-powered tools, and provide website security and digital strategy work for clients in the UK and abroad.

I run the business myself, which means the structure is simple and I have direct, first-hand visibility of everyone we work with commercially: there's no layer of management between us and our suppliers.

2. Our supply chain

What we buy in is limited, and falls into a few categories:

• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers and technology platforms: hosting, development tools, AI APIs
• Occasional specialist freelancers brought in for specific projects
• Professional services (our accountant and solicitor)

Nearly all of our suppliers are established, reputable technology businesses based in the UK, USA, or EU, in sectors that carry low modern slavery risk. We don't buy physical goods, we don't run a manufacturing supply chain, and we don't operate in higher-risk geographies.

3. Our policy on slavery and human trafficking

We have zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, or human trafficking anywhere in our business or supply chain, and we're committed to acting ethically and with integrity in every business relationship we hold.

Given the size of the business, this isn't enforced through a stack of written policies, it's enforced by me checking directly. Any freelancer we engage confirms their right to work, that they're taking the work voluntarily, and is paid fairly, at or above market rate.

4. Due diligence

To keep that risk low, we:

• Only work with established, reputable suppliers and technology providers
• Check the right to work of any individual contractor before they start
• Review suppliers' terms and public commitments to ethical working practices where they're available
• Favour suppliers based in jurisdictions with strong labour protections

5. Risk assessment

Given the nature of the business (a small digital services company with a short, technology-oriented supply chain), I assess our exposure to modern slavery risk as low. We're not operating in the sectors, geographies, or procurement activities where this risk usually shows up.

6. Training and awareness

There's no formal training programme, since it's just me, but I keep up to date on modern slavery risks and obligations through my own ongoing professional development, and by following guidance published by the Home Office and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

7. Reporting concerns

Any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking in connection with Hiddenite Limited's operations or supply chain may be reported to:

Email: [email protected]
Modern Slavery Helpline: 0800 0121 700 (free, 24/7)
National Crime Agency: nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk

8. Approval

This statement has been approved by the sole director of Hiddenite Limited and will be reviewed and updated annually.