PRIVACY POLICY

(Last Updated: 13-07-2025)

Marbella (“we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit marbella-za.com

Welcome to marbella-za.com. This page gives you information about our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of the Personal Information we receive when you make use of marbella-za.com .The privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for this website, marbella-za.com only. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access this site.

Please read this privacy policy carefully before using and submitting any personal information to marbella-za.com By using marbella-za.com you are agreeing to the collection and use of information in line with this policy. We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy., and these changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. Please ensure to periodically revert back to this Privacy Policy every time you visit marbella-za.com to ensure that you stay informed of any updates.

Marbella collecting your information  

While using marbella-za.com we will ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., in order for you to make a purchase on our site. This information is voluntarily submitted by users upon making a purchase from marbella-za.com Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient shopping experience.
This information will be used to fulfil your purchase request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example to add you to one of our mailing lists regarding new products or any other updates.

We may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Deliver targeted advertising, coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and the Site to you.
  • Email you regarding your account or order.
  • Fulfil and manage purchases, orders, payments, and other transactions related to the Site [and our mobile application].
  • Offer new products, services, and/or recommendations to you.
  • Perform other business activities as needed.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
  • Process payments and refunds.
  • Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site.
  • Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
  • Respond to product and customer service requests.
  • Send you a newsletter.

Marbella using cookies / tracking technology

We may use cookies, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. This is useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating systems, the visitor tracking numbers, and it helps us understand how visitors use marbella-za.com

When you use marbella-za.com, your personal information will not be collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, however, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

Marbella receiving my consent

Marbella receives your consent when you provide us with any personal information when making a purchase and going through the purchase process. The aforementioned actions means that marbella-za.com accepts that you are giving consent to collecting and using your information for that reason only.

If we ask for your personal information to be used for any secondary reasons such as marketing, you will be given the opportunity to object. If you want to unsubscribe, you will be able to do so by unsubscribing via our emails to you.

Marbella distribution of information

We may share the information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:  We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation or when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. Your information will not be given to these companies for any marketing purposes whatsoever.

Data security

The safety and security of your Personal Information is important to us, but it is important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we make every effort to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 Marbella’s third-party services

Any third-party providers that Marbella makes use of to complete your request will only be allowed to collect, use and disclose any information given by you to assist the third party to perform the service they provide to Marbella. The payment gateways and payment transaction processors that are used on marbella-za.com have their own privacy policies regarding the information required to complete purchase-related transactions therefore we recommend that you read the third party’s privacy policies.

Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy please contact us using the following email address: info@marbella-za.com

INSTALLATION AND USE

Marbella brackets are designed to support a maximum load of 40kg when mounted correctly and are for decorative use only. This includes the weight of the shelf. They are not intended for industrial or heavy-duty shelving. Exceeding this weight limit or using the brackets improperly may result in damage or injury, for which Marbella is not responsible.

Marbella will not supply any installation equipment or tools with any of our products unless specified in the check list. Marbella will not take responsibility for any incorrect installation or installation methods used by the client (or service provider client may use), or any damage or injury caused by installing or using the product(s).

 

RETURN POLICY                                                                                                                             (Last Updated: 13-07-2025)

 

Thank you for shopping with Marbella. If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help.

 

Marbella Returns & Refunds :

If you are not entirely satisfied with your product you can return the product to us within 14 days of receipt and we will either exchange it, replace it, or refund you subject to the terms below.

In all cases, the items returned must be in their original condition, which includes any packaging. All items will be inspected on return. The goods are your responsibility until they reach our premises. Please ensure you package your return to prevent any damage to the items or boxes.

We reserve the right to refuse a refund or exchange if the goods returned are deemed to be damaged or tampered with not in accordance with normal use. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Please address return parcels to:

Marbella, 13 Spin Street, Rosebank, 7700, Cape Town.

Once Marbella has received your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the status of your refund after inspecting the item. If we approve your return, we will refund you via your original payment method. Depending on your bank’s policies, you will receive the credit within a certain amount of days. 

You are responsible for organising the return of your item with a courier service of your choice. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you would like a recommendation for courier companies that you can use. You are also responsible for paying for your shipping costs for returning your item, we cannot accept COD packages. Kindly keep the receipt or tracking number of your returned package in the event it is delayed or lost in transit. We cannot be held responsible for items lost or delayed in transit on the way back to us.

Sale items cannot be returned, the same applies for items bought with coupons or on discount.

Marbella products that are custom-made may not be exchanged or returned unless the goods are defective. Additionally, if you have requested any specific changes to an existing listed item on our website, that item will not be suitable for return

 

Damaged or defective products:

We do our best to ensure that the products we deliver to you are of a high quality and without defects or damage.

If you have received a product which is defective or damaged, please notify us as soon as reasonably possible after you become aware of the defect, but in any event within 2 days after delivery of the product(s).

We will arrange to collect the product from you at no charge.

Once we have inspected the product and validated your return, we will, at your choice, replace the product as soon as possible (if such replacement is possible) or refund you if that is your preference. Refunds are normally handled within 8 days of logging the return (bear in mind that refunds can take 1-4 working days to reflect in your account). Replacements could take longer, depending on replacement availability.

Please provide suitable packaging for returning the product (it need not be the original packaging), as well as all components and parts that were sold with the defective item when you return it to us – regardless of whether you request a replacement or a refund. Our courier is entitled to refuse collection of a product that is not properly packaged for transport

 

TERMS OF USE                                                                                                                                 (Last Updated: 13-07-2025)

(Last Updated: 13/07/2025)

Welcome to marbella-za.com. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you” or ‘your’) and Marbella (“we,” “us” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of marbella-za.com.

By accessing this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, we kindly ask that you refrain from using the Site. The term Marbella or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the website owner whose office is 13 Spin St. Rosebank. Western Cape, South Africa. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

If you have made a purchase on Black Friday or any sale items whatsoever, please make sure to read

  1. Marbella’s terms of use

The terms of use stated on this page are applicable by law and regulations when you access and use the site marbella-za.com. By accessing marbella-za.com, you accept these terms and conditions.

The content of the pages of this website, marbella-za.com, is for your general information and use only. We may change the terms of this Agreement from time to time. Any amendments will take effect immediately on posting of the amendments on the Site. You shall be deemed to have accepted any changed terms should you continue to use the Site. We will inform you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.

If you object to any of these terms of use, please refrain from using the Site.

  1. Marbella’s permitted use of the Site

The purpose of the information and materials on this Site is for general information only. This Site can only be used to inform you of Marbella’s services and products. Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property, and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. Accordingly, it is prohibited to use Marbella’s text, graphics, downloads, tools and/ or reproduces any of its materials in any way. The unauthorized use of this website or any of its contents may result in a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

  1. Marbella’s use of information

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. Furthermore, it shall be your responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly fully exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors permitted by law.

  1. Marbella’s practices, colours and typographical errors

4.1 We make every effort to display the colours, features, specifications accurately, and details of the products available on marbella-za.com, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. However, we do not guarantee that the colours, features, specifications, and details of the products will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or free of other errors, and your electronic display may not accurately reflect the actual colours and details of the products available on marbella-za.com. Please note that lighting, time of day, display, and touch-up editing may result in visual differences in the appearance of our products. If you are unsure about the colours and appearance of our products, please feel free to email us at info@marbella-za.com. Images are also used for marketing purposes. This can mean that the image showed might not be an exact reflection on the item that is available on sale. We ask our customers to respect the fact that human errors occur and that mistakes take place and we do everything to make sure that we correct the error and to prevent the error from happening again. Social media is only a marketing tool that we use to create a more pleasant experience for our clients. Or website is our main source of accurate information and should be treated as such.

4.2 No form of communication is acceptable except a formal email. We accept any other way of communication (phone call, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram message, Facebook message) as informal communication and we cannot make any changes or confirm any details via this way of communication. Unless a formal email has been sent, we cannot take responsibility for any items that don’t have changes that were formally communicated by clients except via email.

4.3 All products are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee that the items will be in stock. We reserve the right to discontinue any products for any reason. Prices for all products are subject to change.

4.4 By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that the material mentioned above may contain inaccuracies or errors. We exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4.5 If a mistake occurs on the website, such as incorrectly listed or inaccurately priced products, marbella-za.com has the right to cancel and refuse any orders placed for those items. In such a case, you will be refunded fully and marbella-za.com will not be obligated to supply you with merchandise for any incorrect charges.

4.6 Because all Marbella products are handmade, products may vary slightly in shape, size, colour, finish compared to the images listed on the website. All products are handmade, one piece at a time. No two pieces will ever be the same due to the handmade nature of our products. Due to the nature of polishing, stone shelves may be slightly shorter in dimension. Any irregularities in our product should not be considered flaws. This includes any and all variation in all stone types.

 

  1. Marbella’s copyrights

The Site as a whole, including any text, graphics, trademarks or any other intellectual property, are protected by copyright laws and are prohibited from your use.

  1. Marbella’s ordering process

By accessing or using Marbella websites or services, you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms of Use” or “Agreement”) which indicates that it is the client’s responsibility to double check their order before proceeding to the checkout and the options that they have chosen to make sure that they are 100% satisfied with their choices and that they know what to expect. It is the client’s responsibility to read the terms and conditions any by placing an order it shall be considered your acceptance to the terms and conditions and policies.

You also agree to reach out to the Marbella team before you proceed with your order if you are uncertain about any colour, size or any other information regarding our items. Your continued use of the Website shall be considered your acceptance to the revised Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this Website. 

 

  1. Marbella’s communication

By accessing or using Marbella’s websites or services you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms of Use” or “Agreement”) that Marbella does not accept any informal way of communication such as Instagram messages, Facebook messages, WhatsApp messages, SMS’s or any other informal communication platform, except email. When any questions are asked, changes need to be made of an order, an email needs to be sent as soon as possible. Your continued use of the Website shall be considered your acceptance that Marbella takes two to three working days to respond to a mail.

 

8.     Marbella’s shipping terms

8.1 By accessing or using Marbella courier services, or the mobile versions of either, (collectively the “Website”) you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms of Use” or “Agreement”) that indicates the following:

 

8.2 The courier service is an additional service that Marbella provides on a client’s behalf to add to a more convenient shopping experience. In no way is any damages that occurs during the transportation a reflection on Marbella as a company. The client agrees and acknowledges to the following terms and conditions in relation to shipping.

 

8.3 Marbella takes no responsibility for an incorrect shipment when the wrong delivery address has been provided. The same applies when a client cannot be reached during two delivery attempts.

 

8.4 All standard shipping costs, including a median fee for nationwide delivery, are included in the listed product price. If the delivery address is considered remote, difficult to access, or falls outside normal courier routes, Marbella reserves the right to reassess and adjust the shipping fee accordingly. Should such a case arise, the customer will be notified in advance of any additional charges prior to dispatch.

 

9. Marbella’s Competitions

Marbella’s social media competitions, sponsorships or giveaways are in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. All winners and entrants need to comply with the following terms:

·       Entrants and winner must be over the age of 18 years old,

·       Entrants and winner must reside in South Africa

·        Entrants and winner must continue following @marbella-za after the competition ends

·        Entrants and winner must have a legitimate Instagram profile, ensued by more than 50 followers and/or a public profile where the page can be reviewed all profiles ensuing less than 50 followers will be deemed illegitimate as per Instagram and fake.

·       Marbella’s terms of use, privacy policy and shipping terms apply to all competitions and giveaways.

 

10. Marbella’s discounts

No discounts, specials or sale prices can be used in conjunction with one another. No discounts will apply to any order if the size of the items is customized. 

 

11. Marbella’s ordering items on sale

No items purchased on sale or a discount is refundable.

 

12. Custom Designs/Orders

For custom orders, the production lead-time will be communicated with you at the same time of receiving the quote, and production lead-times will vary depending on the scope of the customisation. The client herby agrees, accepts and respects that Marbella makes use of other suppliers and that they also have lead times that Marbella needs to adhere to. Once the final draft of the custom design has been approved by the client, the client has 5 working days to make any last changes. after that, no changes will be allowed.

 

No custom item is returnable or refundable. It also cannot be swopped out for a store credit of any sort. The same applies to swopping or returning a standard item for a custom item.