- Revised `.env.example` to clarify data storage configuration for local development and Docker usage.
- Enhanced `DATA_DIRECTORY.md` with detailed instructions on data persistence, backup, and recovery using Docker Named Volumes.
- Updated `docker-compose.yml` to utilize Named Volume for data storage, ensuring data persistence across container lifecycles.
- Adjusted README to reflect changes in data directory management and deployment instructions.
- Introduced `.env.example` for environment variable configuration.
- Updated `docker-compose.yml` to utilize environment variables for proxy settings.
- Implemented proxy authentication with Basic Auth and geo-blocking based on country codes.
- Added `GEO_FILTER.md` for documentation on geo-filtering configuration.
- Enhanced logging to indicate authentication status and blocked countries during proxy server startup.
