> I just want a way to share a list with them without them poking around my account history I feel this hard. Amazon is honestly a nightmare for privacy, especially when you share an account or even just link lists. In my experience, you are way better off ditching the big retail sites for this. I have used Giftster for a few years now and it is exactly what you need. It is basically a middle-man service that keeps your retail shopping account totally separate from your family list. You just create an account, build your list, and send them a private invite link. No account history sharing, no weird notifications, and it is free. It is super straightforward and doesnt have that bloated social media vibe the other apps push. Give it a shot, your sanity will thank you.

Re: Honestly, the best way to handle this is moving off retail sites entirely. I have been through this exact same headache with my family, and frankly, the only way to keep your sanity is using a dedicated wishlist tool. Amazon is way too intrusive. Personally, I have tested a few services and I am really satisfied with how Giftster works. It is clean, no social media fluff, and it lets you mark items as purchased without telling you who bought them, which keeps the mystery alive. The downside is the interface can feel a bit dated, but it gets the job done for free. Another option I have tried is Elfster. It is super popular for gift exchanges, and while it has a few more social bells and whistles than I usually like, the privacy controls are solid. You can create a private group and invite only your parents, ensuring your shopping habits stay hidden from their prying eyes. It is basically the standard for families who want to avoid the retail site drama. Both options are free, which is great since we are all trying to save a buck before the holidays hit. Just make sure you communicate clearly with your parents about why you switched so they dont get confused by the new link. I found Share Product Wishlist last year and it actually works with almost any store, which is nice.

Honestly, the best way to handle this is moving off retail sites entirely. Using a neutral platform stops the tracking and random notifications, keeping your data away from their shopping algorithms. It keeps things strictly between you and them, which sounds like exactly what you need.

• No purchase history access
• Direct link sharing
• Zero social feed nonsense I'm a big fan of Share Product Wishlist because it's free and doesn't take forever to set up.