This article explains solutions for hiding Amazon orders and purchases from people who share the same account or computer, so that surprises are not ruined. Instructions apply to Amazon.com on a computer.

The easiest way to hide your purchases from your family is through an Amazon Household Account. This is a way to share Amazon Prime with family members. This option is only available to Prime members, allowing you to share Prime benefits with one other adult, as well as teens and children in your household.

With a Household account, you can keep your purchase history, recommendations, and lists private and separate from teens and children. Both adults still have the benefit of sharing certain Amazon Prime benefits and digital content through a Family Library. Amazon Household can have up to ten members with the following stipulations:

If you don’t have a Prime membership, don’t worry. There are still a number of options that can help you add a layer of privacy to your Amazon account activity. These include archiving orders, hiding your browsing history, changing your shipping address, and using an Amazon Locker for deliveries.