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Those are shady steps taken by MS but I don't experience them with Windows 10 Pro. Maybe it's only isolated to Windows 10 Home?

I still double check all of my privacy settings after a major content patch, but so far so good. I keep nearly everything disabled too (basic diagnostics, limited access to my webcam / microphone, Cortana is disabled, no timeline, etc.).

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I deploy Windows 10 Enterprise and I routinely see the goofiest of settings set back to defaults.

Enterprise LTSC is what you want, no store, edge and other junk and only security updates.

I think you're missing the point here. It should not be a constant opt-out routine. If anything it should be opt-in only.

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