TEMPE, Ariz. – Global payment processor CCBill has teamed with the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection as a 2014 Title Sponsor. The processor’s support not only provides funds to the charitable organization, but also reassures merchants their payment services provider is a responsible member of the adult entertainment community and a leader in the fight to protect children online, a spokesperson said.

“Following ASACP’s Best Practices and Code of Ethics has become an increasingly important way for the industry to show it can govern itself,” said Gary Jackson, CCBill’s managing vice-president of sales. “We pride ourselves on our diligence and that of our merchants. Being a leader in our industry means keeping our organization to the highest level of standards and helping our merchants do the same.

“One way our community can show its support is through the use of the Restricted to Adult (RTA) label, which we encourage our merchants to put on their sites,” Jackson added.

CCBill is a longtime supporter of ASACP’s mission, frequently sponsoring special events including the annual ASACP/Free Speech Coalition charity golf tournament hosted as part of The Phoenix Forum. The forum, an annual webmaster conference, was founded by and still is hosted by CCBill.

“CCBill exemplifies how making money and doing the right thing can work hand in hand,” ASACP Executive Director Tim Henning said. “Corporate responsibility is an important consideration for companies navigating the challenges of age-inappropriate content in the online marketplace, where ASACP’s expertise can help businesses protect themselves by protecting children.

“By upholding the highest ethical and operational standards, CCBill distinguishes itself among its competitors — guided by business leaders who set an example worthy of being followed by their peers,” he added. “ASACP’s sponsors, like CCBill, have put child protection ahead of profits.”

In August 2013, CCBill worked with ASACP to write the processor’s Ethics and Code of Conduct policies. The protection policies are an integral part of CCBill’s standing code of practices, which apply to all of its merchants. Additionally, CCBill is an invited member of the ASACP Advisory Board, actively engaging with other industry leaders to promote the importance of protection practices.

“ASACP and the ASACP Foundation are extremely grateful for the ongoing and increased support CCBill has extended to the association,” Henning said. “[CCBill’s] generous support enables ASACP to continue to expand its mission of protecting children in the digital age while protecting your businesses.”