Dr. Christopher S. SalesMD, MPH  •  Ophthalmology

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the ophthalmology practice of Christopher S. Sales, MD, MPH ("we," "us," or "our"), located at Starling Physicians in Wethersfield, CT, collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our contact form or request an appointment, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Reason for visit or message content

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (city/region level)
  • Device type and screen resolution

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to appointment requests and inquiries
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Communicate with you about your care
  • Comply with legal obligations

Protected Health Information (PHI)

This website is not intended to collect Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please do not submit sensitive medical information through our website contact forms. For matters involving your medical records or health information, please contact our office directly at (860) 826-4460.

The handling of your medical records and protected health information is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all patients and is available upon request at our office.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for website analytics, hosting, and functionality. These services may collect anonymous usage data subject to their own privacy policies. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations
  • Opt out of any marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: