Amazon is trying to out me

I once had that problem as well with similar ads showing me what I looked at on eBay and Aliexpress. It is something called your "advertising ID" which is embedded in every web browser. It is basically how those companies are making money from you without you paying a cent....like Google making money off of me as I use their "free" Chrome.

A couple of months ago, I learned new ways to block that stuff. After applying that knowledge, I now have 2 DNS servers running on my home network that makes those types of ads just show as a blank spot on sites like facebook. It does require I.T. skills to set up, so I can't really explain it all in a forum post.

Have to say I'm not overly surprised by this. I mean if anyone saw my eBay account or the emails for suggested purchases then they would either think it was a women's account or they'd know for sure about me. All in all its not something I worry about too much. If it happens it happens.

Totally agree.  I anybody went on my eBay or Amazon in the family their suspicions would be ignited.

wow, that is scary,  i don't let anyone else use my log in on my computer for reasons like this, i set up a guest account for anyone who needs to use my computer.  not willing to take the chance on being outed

Hi K Swim!

• Log off Amazon when you're done shopping...
• ...and don't log on when you use Amazon at work (until you're ready to order, and then log off as soon as your order is placed)
• From the main screen go to Browsing History|Manage History and switch OFF "Turn Browsing History On/Off"
• Archive the past orders you don't want anyone to see
• Edit your browsing history, removing items you'd rather keep to yourself
• When placing a swimsuit order, mark it as a gift, even if it's for you
• Use an ad blocker on all sites you visit

Some embarrassing things will slip in, but these steps should reduce the risk a lot. Also, remember: Just because a ladies item pops up on your screen, it doesn't mean a random person who happens to glimpse it will figure out your secret. Everyone knows the internet is an intrusive pain in the butt and who knows why Victoria's Secret is advertising to you? As a crossdresser, I have to keep reminding myself that most people aren't "studying" me, and won't think twice.

Much appreciated for that advice, but I do occasionally buy stuff on Amazon while at work which is why I never browse women's clothing there even while in the privacy of my home. In this case, I ended up clicking the link to a swimsuit that appeared on a Google search, but did not see that it was directing me to Amazon when I clicked it.

As far as blocking ads, I've taken that measure to an unusual level by installing two DNS servers on my home network that are configured to stop anything from known advertisement servers from appearing on my screen. So far, they have worked much better than any software based ad blocker that I have ever found.

Well as far as I'm concerned, anyone who "needs to use my computer" is out of luck because that is never going to happen. Even though nobody else has physical access to my computer, I still put a password on it for myself and no one else. Not even a guest account.