Data protection

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Article: Data protection

We are pleased about your visit to our website and would like to explain to you transparently whether and when your personal data is collected and processed.

Privacy Policy

A use of our website is basically possible without providing personal data.

However, if you wish to make use of special services of our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing (e.g. the execution of a contractual agreement), we ask for your consent.
With this note we inform you about the data we collect from you, how we use it and how you can object to the use of your data. We are aware of how important it is to you to handle your personal data carefully when using our services.  


Who is responsible for data collection and processing?


DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung collects and processes your data as the responsible body. The appointed Data Protection Officer is Ms Chris Newiger. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding data protection at https://3dp.deutschebahn.com/3D, please contact:

DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH
Weilburger Str. 22
60326 Frankfurt

oder per E-Mail an: datenschutz.fzi@deutschebahn.com

For questions and suggestions regarding data protection, you can send an e-mail to datenschutz.fzi@deutschebahn.com.

Which data do we collect and how and why do we process your data?

We collect and process your data exclusively for specific purposes. These can result from technical necessities, contractual requirements or explicit user wishes. For technical reasons, certain data must be collected and stored when you visit https://3dp.deutschebahn.com/3D, such as the date and duration of the visit, the web pages used, the identification data of the browser and operating system type used and the website from which you visit us.

For the purpose of 
- Collection 3D printing ideas/suggestions (parts, processes) in the course of an employee competitions 
- Processing of inquiries and order processing of 3D printed parts 
- Theme storage for potentially feasible 3D printing requests 
the following personal data is collected and processed: 
☒ Name details  
☒ Business contact details (e-mail, telephone numbers) 
☒ Business address 
☒ Organizational unit 
☒ Date of request 
☒ Password 

For the purpose of DB groupwide announcement of the winners of the employee competition 
including his/her 3D print idea/suggestion in internal and external media of Deutsche Bahn AG 
the following personal data will be collected and processed after consultation: 
☒ Name details  
☒ Organizational unit 

Legal basis of the data processing

If we obtain your consent for the processing of personal data, this serves as the legal basis in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a DSGVO.

When processing personal data which are necessary for the performance of a contract with you, the contract is the legal basis in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b DSGVO. Article 6 paragraph 1 lit. b DSGVO also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of enquiries about our products or services.if our company is subject to a legal obligation that makes the processing of personal data necessary, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6 paragraph 1 lit. c DSGVO.in order to constantly improve our offer, we store and analyse usage data from the online area on a pseudonym basis. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 f) DSGVO.

Will data be passed on?

The provision of the website usually requires the involvement of instruction-dependent contract processors, such as data center operators.

External service providers who process data on our behalf are carefully selected by us and strictly bound by contract. The service providers work according to our instructions, which is ensured by strict contractual regulations, technical and organisational measures and supplementary controls.

Incidentally, your data will only be transferred if you have given us your express consent or if this is required by law.

A transfer to third countries outside the EU/EEA or to an international organisation does not take place unless there are appropriate guarantees. These include the EU standard contractual clauses as well as an appropriateness decision of the EU Commission.

How long will your data be stored?

We will only store your data for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or if required by law. For example, in the context of a contractual relationship, we store your data at least until the complete termination of the contract. Afterwards, the data is stored for the duration of the statutory retention periods.

When are cookies used?

Cookies are small text files in which personal data can be stored. The cookies can be transferred to a page when it is called up and thus enable the user to be assigned to it. Cookies help to simplify the use of internet pages for the user.

We distinguish between cookies that are absolutely necessary for the technical functions of the website and those cookies that are not absolutely necessary for the technical function of the website.

We want to give you the opportunity to make an informed decision for or against the use of cookies that are not absolutely necessary for the technical functions of the website. Please note that if you reject cookies used for advertising purposes, you will receive less precisely tailored advertising that matches your interests. However, the use of the website remains possible to the full extent.

We inform you here about the type and extent of the use of cookies on our pages:

The use of https://3dp.deutschebahn.com/3D is generally possible without cookies, which do not serve technical purposes. You can therefore prevent tracking by cookies in your browser (do-not-track, tracking protection list) or prohibit the storage of third-party cookies. In addition, we recommend that you regularly check the stored cookies, unless you expressly request them to be deleted.

Use of Matomo (formerly Piwik)

We use the analysis service Matomo (formerly Piwik) on our website to analyse and regularly improve the use of our website. This is necessary to make our website more usable and interesting for you as a user. Small text files (cookies) are used to store data on how you use our website, including the IP address. This data is made anonymous and stored on our servers.

The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) DSGVO.

Your deactivation options: If you do not agree with the analysis of your usage behaviour, you can adjust your browser at any time so that no analysis cookie can be set. You can also decide here whether a unique web analysis cookie may be stored in your browser to enable the website operator to collect and analyse various statistical data.

What rights do users of https://3dp.deutschebahn.com/3D?
  • You can request information about what data about you is stored.
  • You can demand correction, deletion and restriction of the processing (blocking) of your personal data as long as this is legally permissible and possible within the framework of an existing contractual relationship.
  • You have the right to appeal to a supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH is


Der Hessische Datenschutzbeauftragte
Postfach 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
E-Mail: Poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de



  • You have the right to transfer the data you have provided to us on the basis of a consent or a contract (data transferability).
  • If you have given us permission to process your data, you can revoke this permission at any time in the same way in which you gave it. Revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place on the basis of the consent until revocation.
  • You may object to data processing for reasons arising from your particular situation if the data processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests or is necessary for the performance of a public task.Sollten wir Ihre Daten verarbeiten, um Direktwerbung zu betreiben, so können Sie dieser werblichen Ansprache jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widersprechen.To exercise your rights, simply send a letter by post to

DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH

Weilburger Str. 22

60326 Frankfurt


or by e-mail to datenschutz.fzi@deutschebahn.com.

Update with new functionalities

We adapt the data protection notice to changed functionalities or changed legal situations. We therefore recommend that you read the data protection notice at regular intervals. If your consent is required or if parts of the data protection notice contain regulations of the contractual relationship with you, the changes will only be made with your consent.

Status: June 2020