Privacy & Terms
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Privacy Policy
Roast Launch, LLC ("Roast Launch," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit roastlaunch.com and use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or join the community
- Payment information — when you purchase a membership (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your card details)
- Name — if you provide it when joining the community or contacting us
- Quiz responses — when you take the Coffee Shop Readiness Assessment (not tied to your identity unless you provide your email)
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages viewed. This data is collected through standard web analytics and is used in aggregate to understand how our site is used.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our weekly newsletter and community updates
- Process membership payments and manage your account
- Provide access to curriculum, community forums, and member resources
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Improve our website, content, and services
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, trade, or share your email address with anyone outside of Roast Launch.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our business:
- Beehiiv — for email newsletter delivery and subscription management
- Stripe — for secure payment processing
- GitHub Pages — for website hosting
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.
Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. All payment processing is handled by Stripe using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You may at any time:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link at the bottom of any email
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request that we delete your personal information
- Cancel your membership
To exercise any of these rights, email us at john@roastlaunch.com.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Terms of Service
By accessing roastlaunch.com or purchasing a Roast Launch membership, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.
Membership
Roast Launch offers paid membership plans (Core and Core + Launch Partner) on a monthly subscription basis. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable monthly fee. Memberships renew automatically each month until you cancel. You may cancel your membership at any time — there are no contracts or cancellation fees.
Founding member pricing is locked in at the rate you sign up at for as long as your membership remains active. If you cancel and rejoin, the current pricing at the time of rejoining will apply.
Content & Intellectual Property
All content on roastlaunch.com — including curriculum modules, articles, tools, templates, and community resources — is the property of Roast Launch, LLC and is protected by copyright. As a member, you are granted a personal, non-transferable license to access and use the content for your own coffee shop planning and education.
You may not redistribute, resell, or share your membership access or our content with others. You may not copy, reproduce, or republish our curriculum, templates, or tools for commercial purposes.
Community Guidelines
As a member of the Roast Launch community, you agree to:
- Treat other members with respect and kindness
- Keep discussions constructive and supportive
- Not share other members' personal information or stories outside the community
- Not use the community for spam, solicitation, or promotion of unrelated products
We reserve the right to remove any member who violates these guidelines, with or without notice.
Disclaimer
Roast Launch provides educational content and community support for aspiring coffee shop owners. Our curriculum, tools, and advice are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not providing professional financial, legal, or business advice. Opening a coffee shop involves significant financial risk, and results will vary based on your individual circumstances, market, effort, and many other factors.
We make no guarantees about the outcomes of applying what you learn through Roast Launch. You are responsible for your own business decisions.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Roast Launch, LLC and its owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to business losses, lost profits, or financial decisions made based on our content.
Changes to These Terms
We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our site and services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, contact us at john@roastlaunch.com.
Roast Launch, LLC