Introduction

Amazon is one of the most popular online retailers in the world, offering a vast selection of products at competitive prices. However, many people face the issue of their Amazon orders showing up on shared accounts. This can be problematic as it may reveal personal information or lead to awkward conversations. Fortunately, there are several methods that can be used to hide Amazon orders effectively.

Method 1: Archive Your Orders

One easy way to ensure your Amazon purchases remain private is to archive your orders. Archiving allows you to move your previous orders from the default view to a separate tab. This means that only you can access your archived orders, and they won’t show up in your recent purchase history.

To archive your orders, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Amazon account
2. Go to ‘Your Orders’
3. Find the product(s) you want to archive
4. Select ‘Archive Order’

Pros of this method include ease of use and no need to create a separate account. Cons include that it may not be a complete solution as archived items are still visible to some and that archived orders may still appear in some places on your account.

Method 2: Use Amazon Household Accounts

Another option for keeping your Amazon orders private is to use a Household account. Amazon Household allows up to two adults to share Amazon Prime benefits, access digital content, and manage payment methods together, while also keeping their purchases private. This method also allows you to add up to four child profiles, so they can shop independently with privacy.

To set up an Amazon Household account, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Amazon account
2. Click on ‘Account & Lists’
3. Select ‘Your Account’
4. Under ‘Shopping programs and rentals’ choose ‘Amazon Household’, and click ‘Invite Adult’.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add an adult to your account, who will also need their own Amazon account.

Pros of this method include the ability to share benefits and purchase privacy, while cons include the need to add another adult to your account or invite them to join the household.

Method 3: Use a Separate Amazon Account

A separate Amazon account is another option for keeping your purchases private. This allows you to make your own account without someone else having access to it. This method may be useful if you don’t want to share your Amazon information with anyone else or want to have separate accounts for personal and business use.

To set up a separate Amazon account, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Amazon homepage
2. Click on ‘Accounts and Lists’
3. Click on ‘Start here’ under the ‘New customer?’ section
4. Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address and password, and other pertinent information like an address and payment method.
5. Click on ‘Create your Amazon account’

Pros of this method include privacy protection, control over your account, and the ability to keep work and personal purchases separate. A potential con may be losing benefits of a shared account.

Method 4: Use Incognito Mode on Your Browser

Using Incognito mode on your browser is another way to ensure that your Amazon orders remain private. Most modern browsers come with an ‘Incognito mode’ which keeps the browsing history and auto-complete features off when browsing in Incognito. This can prevent data being saved on browsers which is useful for shared devices or PCs.

To open an incognito window, follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner
2. Select ‘New Incognito Window’
3. A new browsing window will pop up in Incognito mode

Pros of this method include privacy protection and ease of use. However, cons include limited features and lack of control over data tracking options.

Method 5: Use a Third-Party Browser Extension

Third-party browser extensions are another option for protecting your Amazon orders. These extensions allow you to make purchases on Amazon without leaving a trace on your browser history. Several plugins are available in the Chrome web store for this purpose, like the Amazon Anonymous plugin, and help make your online experience completely anonymous and private.

To use a browser extension, follow these steps:

1. Search and download an extension from your browser’s web extension store
2. Follow instructions given by the extension
3. You can now browse anonymously and make purchases without worry!

Pros of this method include easy use, anonymous browsing and avoiding data tracking. A major potential con is that it may require the use of an external program that can potentially track your data.

Conclusion

Above are some of the effective ways to make sure that your purchases on Amazon remain as private as you want to or need to. It is up to each individual to weigh the pros and cons and determine which method works best for you as a solution. For most people, it will be a combination of methods that will provide complete privacy and safe shopping experience. Taking the time to protect our online privacy is essential in today’s day and age, where our every move online can be tracked and our personal information compromised.