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One big mistake you’re making with your Amazon account
Did you know that if you sign in to your Amazon account on a browser or app, unless you’re in private or incognito mode, you’ll remain signed in unless you explicitly sign out?
Like any other website, Amazon uses cookies to keep you logged in to the site even after you’ve closed the browser or turned off the computer or gadget. Leaving your Amazon account signed in on a friend’s, or worse, a public computer, can have dire consequences.
For safety, always sign out of your Amazon account on a shared computer or gadget after use. Or better yet, always use your browser’s private or incognito mode on shared computers. (Read on until the end of this article and learn how to turn this on.)
Signing out of Amazon requires a few more steps than usual because the sign-out option is hidden from plain view. As long as you know where to look, it’s quick and easy.
Here’s how to sign out of Amazon on your desktop, smartphone or tablet.
Sign out of Amazon’s website on a desktop browser
1. Hover your mouse over “Accounts & Lists” on the menu near the top of the page.
2. Check the bottom of the drop-down menu, then click “Sign Out.” That’s it.
Note: Ensure your account and password are not saved on the browser. Click here to learn how to clear it out.
Sign out of Amazon’s website on a mobile browser
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If you use the internet, your privacy is always at risk. Every website you visit and every account you create makes you vulnerable to bad actors and companies looking to learn more about you.
While you can’t have guaranteed privacy, you can take some steps to reduce your digital footprint. Depending on your browser, you have some power to opt out of third-party cookies and other tracking tools. There’s also an online tool that lets you opt out of many advertising and marketing companies in a few easy steps. Tap or click here for more information.