Privacy Policy
1.1 Who We Are
The Data Controller is Casa Della Finanza S.p.A., registered in Italy with company number 01234567890, with its registered office at Via della Repubblica 14, 20121 Milano MI, Italy. We are authorised by the Bank of Italy and regulated under the Consolidated Banking Act (D.Lgs. 385/1993).
Where any Group subsidiary or affiliate processes personal data jointly with or on behalf of Casa Della Finanza, the specific data controller relationships are disclosed at the point of data collection or within the relevant subsidiary's own privacy notice.
1.2 Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data that you provide to us directly, data that we generate in the course of providing services to you, and in limited circumstances, data received from third-party sources where we have a lawful basis to do so.
The categories of personal data we may process include:
- Identity data: full name, date of birth, national identity number (codice fiscale), passport or identity document details, nationality.
- Contact data: postal address, email address, telephone and mobile numbers.
- Financial data: bank account details, IBAN, payment card details, credit history, income and employment information, tax identification numbers, assets and liabilities.
- Transaction data: details of payments made to or from your accounts, transaction descriptions, merchant information, and timestamps.
- Technical data: internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, device identifiers, time zone settings, cookie identifiers, and login credentials.
- Profile data: your username and password, investment preferences, risk appetite declarations, marketing preferences, and survey responses.
- Communications data: records of correspondence, telephone call recordings (where required by law or disclosed at the time), and electronic communications.
- Special category data: where required by law (e.g. health data for insurance or accessibility purposes), only with your explicit consent or where a legal obligation applies.
1.3 How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Service Provision | Opening and managing accounts, processing payments, granting credit | Contract · Legal Obligation |
| Regulatory Compliance | Anti-money laundering checks, KYC verification, MiFID II suitability assessments | Legal Obligation |
| Credit Assessment | Evaluating loan and credit card applications, conducting affordability checks | Contract · Legitimate Interest |
| Fraud Prevention | Monitoring transactions for unusual activity, identity verification, device fingerprinting | Legitimate Interest · Legal Obligation |
| Marketing & Personalisation | Sending product offers, personalising your online experience, targeted communications | Consent |
| Analytics & Improvement | Understanding how our digital services are used, improving products | Legitimate Interest |
| Legal Proceedings | Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims | Legitimate Interest · Legal Obligation |
1.4 Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under Article 6 GDPR for processing your personal data:
- Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): processing necessary to provide the banking services you have requested or to take steps prior to entering into a contract with you.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): processing required to comply with obligations imposed by Italian and European banking, tax, and anti-money laundering law.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): processing for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, security, and service improvement, where these are not overridden by your rights.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): for marketing communications, certain types of cookies, and any processing of special category data — where consent is required and has been obtained.
1.5 Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share your data only where necessary for the purposes described above, with the following categories of recipient:
- Service providers and processors acting on our instruction (cloud hosting, payment processing, identity verification, IT services)
- Financial institutions and payment networks required for transaction processing (SWIFT, SEPA, card networks)
- Regulatory and supervisory authorities (Banca d'Italia, Consob, Guardia di Finanza, Europol) where legally required
- Credit reference agencies for affordability and fraud assessment
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers) under confidentiality obligations
- Group companies within the Casa Della Finanza Group, under intra-group data processing agreements
Where we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place — including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision.
1.6 Retention Periods
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Key retention periods applicable to banking data in Italy include:
- Account and transaction records: 10 years from account closure, as required by the Consolidated Banking Act
- Anti-money laundering records: 10 years from the date of the relevant transaction or business relationship (D.Lgs. 231/2007)
- Marketing consent records: until consent is withdrawn, plus 3 years for evidentiary purposes
- Call recordings: 5 years where required for investment services (MiFID II)
- Credit application data: 5 years from the date of the application decision
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, your data is securely and irreversibly deleted or anonymised in accordance with our Data Disposal Policy.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Italian Personal Data Protection Code (D.Lgs. 196/2003 as amended), you have the following rights in relation to the personal data we hold about you. These rights apply subject to certain legal exceptions, which we will explain if relevant to your request.
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we use it. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your verified request, free of charge.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data or completion of any incomplete data we hold. We will act on such requests without undue delay and notify any recipients of corrected data.
Right to Erasure
In certain circumstances including where consent is withdrawn or processing is no longer necessary you may request deletion of your personal data. This right is subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
Right to Restriction
You may request that we restrict processing of your data — for example, while you contest its accuracy or object to processing based on legitimate interests pending resolution of your request.
Right to Portability
Where processing is based on your consent or a contract, and carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
Right to Object
You may object at any time to processing based on our legitimate interests, including profiling. You have an absolute right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes; we will honour this immediately.
Automated Decisions
Where we use automated systems to make decisions with significant legal or similar effects (e.g. credit scoring), you have the right to request human review of that decision and to contest the outcome.
Right to Complain
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) at .
Cookie Policy
Our website and digital platforms use cookies small text files placed on your device to ensure proper functionality, analyse usage, and, where you have consented, to provide a personalised experience. This policy explains the types of cookies we use and your choices regarding them.
This Cookie Policy is issued in accordance with Article 122 of D.Lgs. 196/2003 and Provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority of 8 May 2014, as subsequently amended.
Disclaimer
4.1 No Financial or Legal Advice
All information, rates, calculations, projections, and material published on the Casa Della Finanza website, applications, and communications channels — including press releases, product descriptions, educational articles, and calculator outputs — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute, and must not be construed as, financial advice, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, or any other form of professional advice regulated under Italian or European law.
The information on this website is not tailored to the individual circumstances, financial situation, needs, or objectives of any particular person. Before making any financial decision, you should consult a suitably qualified and authorised professional adviser. Past performance figures, where shown, are illustrative only and do not predict or guarantee future results.
Casa Della Finanza S.p.A. is authorised by the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) and regulated by the Bank of Italy and Consob for the conduct of investment activities. Authorisation does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the performance of any financial product or service.
4.2 Accuracy and Currency of Information
Casa Della Finanza takes reasonable care to ensure that the information published on its digital platforms is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. However, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on this site.
Interest rates, fees, charges, product terms, and regulatory requirements are subject to change without notice. You should always request a current, personalised offer from a Casa Della Finanza adviser before making any commitment. Calculator tools are indicative only and are not a formal quote, offer, or statement of account.
4.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Italian and European law, Casa Della Finanza S.p.A., its directors, officers, employees, agents, and successors shall not be liable for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or the information it contains, including losses arising from:
- Reliance on any information, rate, calculation, or projection published on this site
- Interruption, unavailability, or malfunction of the website or any linked service
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Any inaccuracy, error, or omission in the content of this site
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by Italian law.
4.4 Third-Party Links and Content
This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources for your convenience and information. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement, approval, or control of the linked site or its content. Casa Della Finanza is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of any third-party website accessed via links on this site.
When you follow a link to an external site, you leave the Casa Della Finanza digital environment. You should review the privacy policy and terms of use of any site you visit. Third-party links are checked periodically but we cannot guarantee their continued availability or accuracy.
4.5 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This website, its content, and these terms are governed by the laws of the Italian Republic. Any dispute arising in connection with this website or these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Milan, Italy, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction of residence require otherwise.
This Disclaimer is written in English and Italian; in the event of conflict between the two language versions, the Italian version shall prevail. The English version is provided as a courtesy for international users.
Casa Della Finanza reserves the right to amend this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. The version published on this website at any given time is the version in force. Your continued use of the website following any amendment constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
REGULATORY INFORMATION — Casa Della Finanza S.p.A. is registered in the Register of Banks held by the Bank of Italy under number 00123. Member of the Italian Deposit Guarantee Scheme (Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi FITD), which protects eligible deposits up to €100,000 per depositor per institution. VAT registration: IT01234567890. Share capital fully paid: € 3,200,000,000. Head Office: Via della Repubblica 14, 20121 Milano MI, Italy. © 2025 Casa Della Finanza S.p.A. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any content from this website without the written permission of Casa Della Finanza S.p.A. is strictly prohibited.
"Transparency is not a regulatory obligation to be discharged. It is the foundation of every relationship worth building and the only basis on which 40 years of trust could have been earned."— Casa Della Finanza Group Compliance Charter, 2025
Data Protection Officer
In accordance with Article 37 of the GDPR, Casa Della Finanza has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Our DPO is responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection law, advising on data processing activities, and serving as the primary point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities.
Data Protection Officer
You may contact our DPO directly for any matter relating to the processing of your personal data, the exercise of your rights under GDPR, or a concern about our data handling practices. All communications are treated in strict confidence.
Casa Della Finanza S.p.A.
Via della Repubblica 14
20121 Milano MI, Italy
Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
If you are not satisfied with our response to a data protection concern, or if you believe we are processing your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) free of charge.
Piazza del Gesù, 49 00186 Roma