Ever felt like your Amazon browsing history is a little too... revealing? Or perhaps you're using a shared device and want to maintain your privacy. Whatever your reason, turning off browsing history on Amazon is a straightforward process. Let's dive into the steps to help you maintain your online privacy.
Understanding Amazon's Browsing History
Before we delve into how to turn off browsing history, let's understand what it is. Amazon keeps track of items you've viewed, searched for, or added to your cart. This data helps Amazon provide personalized recommendations and improve your shopping experience. However, if you'd rather keep your browsing history to yourself, read on.
Turning Off Browsing History on Amazon
On the Amazon Website
To turn off browsing history directly on the Amazon website, follow these simple steps:
- Sign in to your Amazon account.
- Hover over the 'Browsing History' tab in the navigation bar. A menu will appear.
- Click on 'View and Edit Browsing History'.
- On the Browsing History page, click on 'Remove all items' at the top of the page.
- Confirm by clicking 'Yes' when prompted.
While this will remove your current browsing history, it won't prevent Amazon from collecting new data. To stop Amazon from saving your browsing history altogether, you'll need to adjust your settings.
Adjusting Your Amazon Settings
To prevent Amazon from saving your browsing history in the future, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Amazon account.
- Go to 'Your Account' and select 'Manage Content and Devices'.
- Under 'Preferences', click on 'Device Settings'.
- Scroll down to 'Privacy Settings' and click on 'Manage History'.
- Toggle off 'Device Usage Data' and 'Interest-Based Ads'.
Remember, turning off these settings will also stop Amazon from using your browsing history to provide personalized recommendations and targeted ads.
What About the Amazon App?
If you're using the Amazon app, the process is slightly different. Here's how you can turn off browsing history on the Amazon app:
- Open the Amazon app and tap the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top left corner.
- Scroll down and tap on 'Settings'.
- Tap on 'Privacy'.
- Toggle off 'Device Usage Data' and 'Interest-Based Ads'.
And there you have it! You've successfully turned off browsing history on Amazon. Your online shopping habits are now your little secret.
