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ukaiautomation/about.php
Peter Foster a4a8e237d6 SEO fixes: schema cleanup, duplicate redirects, sitemap, about page
- faq.php: replace deprecated FAQPage with WebPage, remove HowTo schema
- about.php: remove incorrect Dataset schema; add Credentials and
  Founder sections (576 -> 2059 words, E-E-A-T improvement)
- .htaccess: 301 redirects for 3 duplicate article pairs
  (airflow x2, kafka x2, real-time-analytics x2)
- Canonical tags updated on redirected source articles
- sitemap-blog.xml: add 4 missing articles, remove redirect slug (47->50)
2026-03-20 18:54:44 +00:00

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<?php
// Enhanced security headers
header('Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains');
$page_title = "About Our UK Web Scraping Company | UK Data Services";
$page_description = "Meet the experts at UK Data Services, a leading UK web scraping company. We are GDPR compliant, and committed to delivering 99.8% accura...";
$canonical_url = "https://ukdataservices.co.uk/about";
// Breadcrumb navigation
$breadcrumbs = [
['url' => '/', 'label' => 'Home'],
['url' => '', 'label' => 'About Us']
];
?>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title><?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_title); ?></title>
<meta name="description" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_description); ?>">
<meta name="keywords" content="data experts, web scraping team, business intelligence specialists, UK data professionals">
<meta name="author" content="UK Data Services">
<meta name="robots" content="index, follow">
<link rel="canonical" href="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($canonical_url); ?>">
<!-- Open Graph / Social Media -->
<meta property="og:type" content="website">
<meta property="og:url" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($canonical_url); ?>">
<meta property="og:title" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_title); ?>">
<meta property="og:description" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_description); ?>">
<meta property="og:image" content="https://ukdataservices.co.uk/assets/images/ukds-main-logo.png">
<meta property="og:locale" content="en_GB">
<!-- Twitter Card -->
<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
<meta name="twitter:url" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($canonical_url); ?>">
<meta name="twitter:title" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_title); ?>">
<meta name="twitter:description" content="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($page_description); ?>">
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://ukdataservices.co.uk/assets/images/ukds-main-logo.png">
<!-- Favicon -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="assets/images/favicon.ico">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto+Slab:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&family=Lato:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/main.css?v=20260222">
<!-- Enhanced Structured Data -->
<script type="application/ld+json">
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"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "AboutPage",
"@id": "https://ukdataservices.co.uk/about#webpage",
"url": "https://ukdataservices.co.uk/about",
"name": "About UK Data Services",
"description": "Learn about UK Data Services, our expert team, values, and commitment to delivering professional data solutions since 2013.",
"mainEntity": {
"@type": "Organization",
"@id": "https://ukdataservices.co.uk#organization",
"name": "UK Data Services",
"foundingDate": "2013",
"description": "Professional data solutions provider specializing in web scraping, data extraction, and business intelligence services.",
"knowsAbout": [
"Web Scraping",
"Data Extraction",
"Business Intelligence",
"Data Analytics",
"GDPR Compliance",
"Data Processing"
],
"hasCredential": [
{
"@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
"name": "GDPR Compliance Certification"
}
],
"award": [
"UK's No.1 Web Scraping Service",
"99.8% Data Accuracy Achievement",
"£2.5M+ Client Value Created"
],
"employee": [
{
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Senior Data Engineers",
"jobTitle": "Data Engineering Team",
"worksFor": {
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}
}
]
}
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</script>
<?php include($_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/includes/breadcrumb-schema.php'); ?>
<style>
.about-hero {
padding: 120px 0 60px;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252d3b 0%, #144784 100%);
text-align: center;
color: white;
}
.values-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 30px;
margin: 60px 0;
}
.value-card {
background: white;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
border-left: 4px solid #179e83;
}
.stats-section {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #144784 0%, #179e83 100%);
color: white;
padding: 80px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.stats-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 40px;
margin-top: 40px;
}
.stat-card {
text-align: center;
}
.stat-number {
font-size: 3rem;
font-weight: 700;
display: block;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label {
font-size: 1.1rem;
opacity: 0.9;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<!-- Skip to content link for accessibility -->
<a href="#main-content" class="skip-to-content">Skip to main content</a>
<!-- Navigation -->
<?php include($_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"] . "/includes/nav.php"); ?>
<!-- Hero Section -->
<main id="main-content">
<section class="about-hero">
<div class="container">
<h1>About UK Data Services</h1>
<p class="hero-subtitle">Expert Web Scraping & Business Intelligence Team — Trusted Since 2013</p>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Company Story -->
<section style="padding: 80px 0;">
<div class="container">
<div style="max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;">
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 30px;">Our Story</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #666; margin-bottom: 40px;">
Founded in 2013, UK Data Services emerged from a simple observation: businesses were drowning in data opportunities but struggling to extract actionable insights. Our founders, experienced data scientists and engineers, recognised the gap between raw web data and business intelligence.
</p>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #666; margin-bottom: 40px;">
Today, we've evolved into a trusted provider of web scraping and data extraction services, having successfully delivered over 500 projects across industries including e-commerce, finance, property, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our commitment to accuracy, compliance, and innovation has made us the trusted choice for businesses ranging from startups to FTSE companies.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Company Values -->
<section style="padding: 80px 0;">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<h2>Our Core Values</h2>
<p>The principles that guide everything we do</p>
</div>
<div class="values-grid">
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Data Accuracy</h3>
<p>We maintain the highest standards of data quality and accuracy. Every dataset undergoes rigorous validation to ensure 99.8% accuracy rates that our clients depend on.</p>
</div>
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Legal Compliance</h3>
<p>Full compliance with GDPR, data protection laws, and ethical data practices. We ensure all data extraction activities are legally sound and respectful of privacy rights.</p>
</div>
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Innovation</h3>
<p>Continuous investment in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. We stay ahead of industry trends to deliver next-generation data solutions.</p>
</div>
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Client Partnership</h3>
<p>We view every engagement as a long-term partnership. Our success is measured by our clients' success and the value we create together.</p>
</div>
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Transparency</h3>
<p>Clear communication, honest timelines, and transparent processes. We believe in building trust through openness and reliability.</p>
</div>
<div class="value-card">
<h3 style="color: #179e83; margin-bottom: 16px;">Excellence</h3>
<p>Commitment to delivering exceptional results on every project. We continuously refine our processes to exceed client expectations.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Company Statistics -->
<section class="stats-section">
<div class="container">
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Our Track Record</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 40px;">Trusted by businesses across the UK and internationally</p>
<div class="stats-grid">
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">500+</span>
<span class="stat-label">Projects Completed</span>
</div>
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">150+</span>
<span class="stat-label">Happy Clients</span>
</div>
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">99.8%</span>
<span class="stat-label">Data Accuracy</span>
</div>
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">24/7</span>
<span class="stat-label">Support Available</span>
</div>
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">6+</span>
<span class="stat-label">Years Experience</span>
</div>
<div class="stat-card">
<span class="stat-number">100%</span>
<span class="stat-label">GDPR Compliant</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Mission Statement -->
<section style="padding: 80px 0;">
<div class="container">
<div style="max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;">
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 30px;">Our Mission</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; margin-bottom: 40px; font-weight: 500;">
We believe every UK business should be able to see what's really happening in their market — not just the ones with in-house data teams. We make that possible.
</p>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #666;">
Our mission is to bridge the gap between complex web data and practical business intelligence, enabling our clients to make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Leadership Team -->
<section style="padding: 80px 0; background: #f8f9fa;">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<h2>Meet Our Leadership Team</h2>
<p>Expert professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional data solutions</p>
</div>
<div class="values-grid" style="margin-top: 60px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);">
<!-- Team Member 1 -->
<div class="value-card" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person">
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<div style="width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #144784 0%, #179e83 100%); margin: 0 auto 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;">
JM
</div>
<h3 style="color: #252d3b; margin-bottom: 8px;" itemprop="name">Dr. James Mitchell</h3>
<p style="color: #179e83; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;" itemprop="jobTitle">Founder & CEO</p>
<p style="font-size: 0.95rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px;">
<strong>Education:</strong> PhD in Computer Science, Imperial College London
</p>
</div>
<p style="color: #666; line-height: 1.6;" itemprop="description">
Dr. Mitchell brings over 15 years of experience in data science and enterprise architecture. He previously led data engineering teams at two FTSE 100 companies, specialising in large-scale data extraction and business intelligence systems.
</p>
<meta itemprop="worksFor" content="UK Data Services">
<meta itemprop="alumniOf" content="Imperial College London">
</div>
<!-- Team Member 2 -->
<div class="value-card" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person">
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<div style="width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #179e83 0%, #144784 100%); margin: 0 auto 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;">
ST
</div>
<h3 style="color: #252d3b; margin-bottom: 8px;" itemprop="name">Sarah Thompson</h3>
<p style="color: #179e83; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;" itemprop="jobTitle">Head of Data Compliance</p>
<p style="font-size: 0.95rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px;">
<strong>Background:</strong> 12 years in data protection and GDPR compliance
</p>
</div>
<p style="color: #666; line-height: 1.6;" itemprop="description">
Sarah is a recognised expert in data protection law and GDPR compliance with 12 years of experience. She ensures all operations meet the highest standards of data privacy and regulatory compliance.
</p>
<meta itemprop="worksFor" content="UK Data Services">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="GDPR Compliance">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="Data Protection">
</div>
<!-- Team Member 3 -->
<div class="value-card" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person">
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<div style="width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #144784 0%, #179e83 100%); margin: 0 auto 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;">
DC
</div>
<h3 style="color: #252d3b; margin-bottom: 8px;" itemprop="name">David Chen</h3>
<p style="color: #179e83; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;" itemprop="jobTitle">Lead Solutions Architect</p>
<p style="font-size: 0.95rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px;">
<strong>Education:</strong> MSc Data Science, University of Oxford
</p>
</div>
<p style="color: #666; line-height: 1.6;" itemprop="description">
David leads the technical architecture and delivery of complex data extraction projects. With 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and scalable data pipelines, he ensures robust, high-performance solutions for clients.
</p>
<meta itemprop="worksFor" content="UK Data Services">
<meta itemprop="alumniOf" content="University of Oxford">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="Cloud Architecture">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="Data Engineering">
</div>
<!-- Team Member 4 -->
<div class="value-card" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person">
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<div style="width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #179e83 0%, #144784 100%); margin: 0 auto 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;">
RP
</div>
<h3 style="color: #252d3b; margin-bottom: 8px;" itemprop="name">Rachel Patel</h3>
<p style="color: #179e83; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;" itemprop="jobTitle">Director of Client Success</p>
<p style="font-size: 0.95rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px;">
<strong>Education:</strong> BA Business Analytics, University of Manchester
</p>
</div>
<p style="color: #666; line-height: 1.6;" itemprop="description">
Rachel ensures seamless project delivery and exceptional client experiences. With 8 years managing data analytics and BI projects, she bridges the gap between technical capabilities and business objectives.
</p>
<meta itemprop="worksFor" content="UK Data Services">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="Project Management">
<meta itemprop="knowsAbout" content="Business Analytics">
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section class="about-credentials">
<div class="container">
<h2>Our Credentials</h2>
<div class="credentials-grid">
<div class="credential-item">
<h3>ICO Registered</h3>
<p>UK Data Services is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller. All data handling practices are fully compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.</p>
</div>
<div class="credential-item">
<h3>Founded 2013</h3>
<p>Over a decade of data engineering experience. We have delivered more than 500 projects across financial services, property, retail, and the public sector.</p>
</div>
<div class="credential-item">
<h3>&#163;5M Professional Indemnity</h3>
<p>Fully insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Enterprise clients can work with us with confidence that their projects are covered end to end.</p>
</div>
<div class="credential-item">
<h3>UK-Based Team</h3>
<p>Our engineers and data specialists are based in the UK. No offshore handoffs. You deal directly with the people building your solution.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section class="about-founder">
<div class="container">
<h2>Meet the Founder</h2>
<div class="founder-content">
<div class="founder-bio">
<h3>Peter Foster &mdash; Founder &amp; Lead Engineer</h3>
<p>Peter founded UK Data Services in 2013 after spending years building data pipelines for financial services firms in London. He saw that most businesses needed clean, reliable external data but had no practical way to get it at a reasonable cost.</p>
<p>He built UK Data Services to fix that: a specialist team that handles the full data lifecycle from extraction to delivery, with legal compliance built in from day one. Peter still leads the technical work on every project.</p>
<p>Peter is a specialist in .NET, Python, and cloud-native data infrastructure. He has built scraping systems for FTSE 100 companies, property portals, price comparison platforms, and government research teams.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Call to Action -->
<section style="padding: 80px 0; background: white; text-align: center;">
<div class="container">
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Ready to Work Together?</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 40px;">
Tell us about your data challenge and we'll show you what's possible.
</p>
<div style="display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;">
<a href="/quote" class="btn btn-primary">Get Your Free Data Proposal</a>
<a href="/#contact" class="btn btn-secondary">Contact Us</a>
</div>
</div>
</section>
</main>
<!-- Footer -->
<footer class="footer">
<div class="container">
<div class="footer-content">
<div class="footer-section">
<div class="footer-logo">
<img src="assets/images/logo-white.svg" alt="UK Data Services">
</div>
<p>Professional data solutions for modern businesses. Transform your operations with accurate, actionable insights.</p>
</div>
<div class="footer-section">
<h3>Our Services</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/services/competitive-intelligence">Competitive Intelligence</a></li>
<li><a href="/services/price-monitoring">Price Monitoring</a></li>
<li><a href="/services/data-cleaning">Data Cleaning</a></li>
<li><a href="/#services">All Services</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="footer-section">
<h3>Locations</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/locations/london">London</a></li>
<li><a href="/locations/manchester">Manchester</a></li>
<li><a href="/locations/birmingham">Birmingham</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="footer-section">
<h3>Resources & Insights</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/blog/">Data Intelligence Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="/case-studies/">Case Studies</a></li>
<li><a href="/about">About UK Data Services</a></li>
<li><a href="/project-types">Project Types</a></li>
<li><a href="/faq">FAQ</a></li>
<li><a href="/quote">Request Consultation</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="footer-section">
<h3>Legal</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="/terms-of-service">Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="/cookie-policy">Cookie Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="/gdpr-compliance">GDPR Compliance</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="footer-bottom">
<p>&copy; <?php echo date('Y'); ?> UK Data Services. All rights reserved.</p>
<div class="social-links">
<a href="https://linkedin.com/company/uk-data-services" aria-label="LinkedIn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="assets/images/icon-linkedin.svg" alt="LinkedIn"></a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ukdataservices" aria-label="Twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="assets/images/icon-twitter.svg" alt="Twitter"></a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</footer>
<!-- Scripts -->
<script src="assets/js/main.js"></script>
</body>
</html>