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But it's OK to send more - and probably PII - tracking data directly to the website without consent?
Also no. But 2 wrongs don't make a right.
You are speaking like there are only two alternatives and none of them involves following the law.
In which case I suggest you file a GDPR violation against all web browsers, as by default they will be allowing tracking and sending data to advertisers.
One thing is allowing the other is actively collecting and processing the data.