That is correct, all hot keys swallow the key. The “tapped three times” only restricts wether the macro triggers, so you have have hot keys trigger different macros depending on how you tap the the key (see Stream Deck (or any USB Device Key) "Pressed" vs "Tapped" vs "Tapped Once" - #3 by peternlewis).
BTW, I have received your four support emails, and responded to them all within a day, but you are apparently not receiving my emails.