The ability to conceal purchases within a user’s Amazon order history is a function sought by individuals for various privacy reasons. While a direct, one-click “hide order” button is not available within the Amazon app, several strategies can be employed to achieve a similar outcome. These strategies involve archiving orders, which removes them from the default order history view, or deleting browsing history to minimize targeted advertisements.
Maintaining discretion over purchasing habits offers benefits such as protecting gift recipients from discovering their presents prematurely, preventing family members with shared accounts from viewing sensitive purchases, and mitigating the visibility of items that could lead to unwanted targeted advertising. Previously, features such as “archive order” have been used to manage order visibility; however, the functionality and visibility of such features can change with app updates and policy revisions.