In A Nutshell Freezing coffee is applicable for storage of coffee that won't be used within 1-2 weeks of roasting. It is not optimal for everyday use. If you are wondering about the refrigerator, it is a no-no for coffee. Since the temperature is generally around 37 degrees, the water that is inside doesn't freeze. It is a cold mist that lingers on the coffee and there are even more scents and flavor molecules floating around.
Liquid water is coffee's worst enemy during storage.
Under no circumstance would I ever recommend using the refrigerator for storing coffee.