The ability to completely remove a purchase record from an Amazon account’s order history is not a standard feature offered by the platform. Users can archive orders, which hides them from the default order history view, but the purchase data remains accessible to Amazon. Archiving provides a method of cleaning up the visible order list for personal organization.
Maintaining a detailed transaction record allows Amazon to provide customer support, track shipments, and manage returns or refunds. This record-keeping also serves internal purposes related to inventory management, sales analysis, and fraud prevention. The persistent availability of purchase information enables Amazon to provide tailored recommendations and personalized shopping experiences.